Power Electronics Control Engineer

Scalvy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong learning environment

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

Scalvy Inc. in Austin, Texas is searching for an Inverter Control Engineer to develop advanced control algorithms for high-performance power systems. You will work extensively on DC/DC converters and inverter platforms, collaborating with embedded software and hardware teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience. Scalvy Inc. offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration within the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in inverter control or DC/DC converters.
• Strong understanding of control theory and loop stability.
• Hands-on experience with lab debugging and validation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms for power systems.
• Design and implement digital control algorithms for inverters.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy control algorithms on DSPs.

Skills

Digital control implementation

Programming in C/C++

Power converter topologies

Simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL/SIL validation environments

Job description

At Scalvy, we are building intelligent, data-driven systems that power next-generation engineering and industrial solutions. Our mission is to develop advanced, high-performance platforms that enable scalable, reliable, and efficient power infrastructure.

As an Inverter Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing advanced control systems for high-performance DC/DC converters and inverter platforms. In this role, you will work closely with power electronics, embedded software, systems, and hardware teams to develop scalable and production-ready power conversion solutions from concept through validation.

How You Will Contribute

• Control Development & System Optimization
• Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms for DC/DC converters and inverter systems
• Improve converter efficiency, stability, transient response, and overall system performance
• Support development of intelligent and scalable energy conversion architectures

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital control algorithms for DC/DC converters and inverter systems
• Develop voltage-mode, current-mode, PID, and advanced control strategies
• Support control development for: Bidirectional DC/DC converters, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), AI Data Center power platforms, & High-voltage power systems
• Perform loop compensation, stability analysis, and transient response optimization
• Develop PWM generation and modulation techniques for high-efficiency power conversion
• Model and simulate power systems using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, or LTspice
• Collaborate with embedded teams to deploy real-time control algorithms on DSPs and microcontrollers
• Support hardware bring-up, system integration, lab debugging, and validation testing
• Develop protection and fault-handling mechanisms including overcurrent, thermal, and short-circuit protection
• Analyze system performance and optimize efficiency, thermal behavior, and reliability
• Support EMI/EMC optimization and system-level integration activities
• Generate technical documentation, validation reports, and control design documentation

Strategic Responsibilities

• Contribute to next-generation power architecture and control strategy development
• Support continuous improvement of power conversion efficiency and system reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve platform scalability and robustness
• Support validation, compliance, and customer integration activities

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in inverter control, DC/DC converters, or digital power electronics
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies, control theory, PWM, and loop stability
• Experience with digital control implementation and real-time embedded systems
• Hands-on experience with lab debugging and validation tools
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or power electronics simulation tools
• Strong programming skills in C/C++

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with BESS, AI Data Centers, or high-voltage power systems
• Familiarity with TI C2000, Infineon AURIX, STM32, or FPGA platforms
• Experience with HIL/SIL validation environments
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, functional safety, or communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

What We Offer

• Strong learning and mentorship environment
• Collaborative and fast-paced engineering culture