Research Engineer – Power Electronics

val's services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking a Power Electronics Research Engineer in Cambridge, MA to develop innovative power electronics concepts for energy applications. You will model, simulate, design, and test power converters and submodules, and contribute to EMI filter development and advanced conversion technologies.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition concepts into products, communicate findings through reports and presentations, and stay current with industry trends to

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant experience, or Master’s with at least 2 years in power electronics development.
• Over 3 years of experience in power electronics research, design, and testing of converters and control solutions.
• Knowledge of DC grid concepts, energy storage, microgrids, and renewable integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system modeling, simulation, design, and testing of power converters and submodules.
• Develop EMI filters.
• Contribute to advanced power conversion technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition concepts into products.
• Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Power electronics

DC grid concepts

Energy storage

Microgrids

Renewable integration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Power Electronics Research Engineer specializing in developing innovative power electronics concepts and solutions for energy applications.

Responsibilities: Conduct system modeling, simulation, design, and testing of power converters and submodules; develop EMI filters; contribute to advanced power conversion technologies; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition concepts into products; communicate findings through reports and presentations; stay updated on industry trends and contribute to proposals.

Qualifications & Skills

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant experience, or Master’s with a minimum of 2 years in power electronics development.
• Over 3 years of experience in power electronics research, design, and testing of converters and control solutions.
• Knowledge of DC grid concepts, energy storage, microgrids, and renewable integration is preferred.

Additional Details: Must have legal work authorization in the U.S., current or active Secret Clearance (ability to obtain Top-Secret), and willingness to work in Niskayuna, NY. The role involves access to export-controlled information and requires U.S. citizenship.