Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Advanced Engineering

JOB TITLE: Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Advanced Engineering
**TOP 3 SKILLS:**
7+ years of experience in power electronics controls with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-current applications.
• Strong embedded C/C++ and FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) development experience for real-time power management.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium Designer) and circuit simulation (SPICE, PLECS).
• Deep knowledge of power conversion topologies, digital control loop design, and soft-switching techniques.
• Experience with SiC/GaN gate driver design, isolated power supplies, and high-frequency magnetics.
LOCATION: Austin, TX.
DURATION: 8+ months, high probability of extension, conversion, etc.
RATE RANGE: Pay rate; market rate, target $120-150/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Power Electronics Controls Engineer in the Advanced Engineering group, you will develop the embedded control and protection systems that govern Fluidstack's next-generation HVDC/LVDC power distribution architecture. You will work at the intersection of power electronics hardware and real-time software, owning control algorithms from specification through commissioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement embedded control firmware for high-power HVDC/LVDC converters using microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
• Develop real-time protection and monitoring systems for high-voltage, high-current power electronics.
• Write firmware in C/C++ and FPGA HDL (VHDL/Verilog) for power management and fault response.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS.
• Design isolated communication interfaces and sensor signal conditioning circuits.
• Support PCB bring-up, hardware debug, and integration testing for power electronics assemblies.
• Lead reliability validation and manufacturing transfer for control systems in mission-critical deployments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in power electronics controls with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-current applications.
• Strong embedded C/C++ and FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) development experience for real-time power management.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium Designer) and circuit simulation (SPICE, PLECS).
• Deep knowledge of power conversion topologies, digital control loop design, and soft-switching techniques.
• Experience with SiC/GaN gate driver design, isolated power supplies, and high-frequency magnetics.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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