Senior Principal Power Design Engineer

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Huntsville, Alabama, is looking for a qualified power electronics engineer to design and analyze power conversion circuitry. Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in a STEM field and have at least 10 years of experience in power converter design.

The position includes responsibilities such as guiding PCB layouts and presenting technical reviews. A DoD Secret security clearance is required for employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in design, analysis, simulation, or testing of linear power converters.
• Strong understanding of linear controls and motor drive techniques.
• Ability to design to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines (thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, and quality).

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, simulate, and test power conversion circuitry.
• Guide ECAD personnel through PCB layout of power circuitry.
• Present technical reviews to program leadership and technical staff.

Skills

Design, analysis of power converters

Analog circuit design

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

B.Sc. in a STEM field

Tools

SIMPLIS

Saber

Mathcad

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner

HyperLynx

Job description

What You Will Do

• Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry (including non-isolated topologies such as buck, boost, buck‑boost) and modules/discrete designs.
• Guide ECAD personnel through PCB layout of power circuitry and create technical drawings.
• Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule.
• Present technical reviews to program leadership and technical staff.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in design, analysis, simulation, or testing of linear power converters.
• Experience with non-isolated converter topologies: buck, boost, buck‑boost.
• Experience with analog circuit design and analysis (FET, BJT, Op‑amp).
• Strong understanding of linear controls and motor drive techniques.
• Ability to design to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines (thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, and quality).
• Self‑starter capable of functioning in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and time‑management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab experience with power electronics and/or controls electronics.
• Use of simulation tools for electrical circuits and PCB layout (e.g., SIMPLIS, Saber, Mathcad, Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, HyperLynx).
• Design or test experience with isolated converter topologies (flyback, half‑bridge, full‑bridge, push‑pull) including stability.
• Experience in circuit card assembly‑level and system‑level power architecture trades, including power converter specification development.
• Familiarity with transformer and inductor design considerations.
• Design experience with EMI, voltages >400V, and/or power >10kW.
• Experience with military specifications, digital power control, and program management tools such as Earned Value.
• Experience with proposal development and liaison between program and functional management.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required. A DoD Secret clearance is required and must be obtained and maintained after day1.

Location

In‑person onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. Eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary

Estimated range: 132,400USD–251,600USD.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation (dependent on level and union status).

EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.