Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level) - $80K
RCT Systems is seeking Electrical Engineers, particularly those with expertise in Power Electronics Hardware and Control Design. The role involves designing and testing power electronic converter topologies, developing control algorithms, and leading projects related to solid-state power conversion systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and test WBG- (SiC or GaN) 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 Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) or real-time (RT) test setups
- Design and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules ranging from 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
- Mentor junior Engineers
Skills
- United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions. Must indicate US Citizenship status on resume/CV or cover letter – applications not identifying US Citizenship will not be considered
- BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required; graduate work is acceptable in lieu of some work experience
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
- Candidates with strengths in some of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: Identifying, selecting, modeling, analyzing, and designing various AC and DC power conversion topologies
- Medium voltage power distribution and solid-state-transformers (SST)
- Selection or design of magnetics for power electronics converters, particularly for higher voltage switching applications
- High speed communications development with high performance FPGAs
- Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs
- Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Box, Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, or other Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms
- Experience with Altium (preferred), Cadence, KiCAD, or other PCB design software
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Generous PTO and Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Flexible schedules available
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