Senior Power Electronics Engineer: WBG Converters & HIL/PHIL

RCT Systems; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Generous PTO and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking a mid-level to senior Power Electronics / Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Electronics Hardware and Controller Design and Testing. You will design and test high-power converters using SiC or GaN devices, and develop CHIL/PHIL and real-time testing setups in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with high-power (>5 kW) converter topologies, digital control, and be able to work with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major is required; graduate work acceptable in lieu of some work experience.
• Experience with high-power solid-state converters (>5 kW) and WBG devices preferred.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and test WBG-based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives.
• Design and test power electronic converter digital control algorithms.
• Develop CHIL, PHIL, or real-time test setups.
• Design and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules 1.2 kV to 10 kV.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop solid-state power conversion systems.
• Provide technical input into business development activities.
• Create, review, and issue prototype and production level test procedures and test plans.
• Write and/or review EE focused patents, whitepapers, and technical conference/journal articles.

Skills

Power electronics

WBG devices

CHIL/PHIL testing

Digital control

FPGAs

High voltage design

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

Graduate work acceptable

Tools

Altium

Cadence

KiCad

PLECS/HIL tools

Job description

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking a mid-level to senior Power Electronics / Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Electronics Hardware and Controller Design and Testing. You will design and test high-power converters using SiC or GaN devices, and develop CHIL/PHIL and real-time testing setups in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with high-power (>5 kW) converter topologies, digital control, and be able to work with cross-functional teams