Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer

About Our Client

Our Client is an aerospace research and development company focused on building the next generation of airships that are safer, more environmentally friendly, and capable than ever before.

They are seeking motivated, hands-on Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to join the dynamic team of engineers, designers, and technicians who bring complex ideas to reality. This is an opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

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About The Ro

leThe Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer will help to design and implement the control methods onto the electronics/power electronics hardware of our lighter than air flight vehicles. They will work within a dynamic engineering and design team to conceptualize, rapidly prototype, test and implement innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of an electric airship. This unique position allows for hand-on participation through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental flight vehicle in collaboration with firmware and system team

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Responsibilit

• iesDevelop power electronic control algorithms into firmware based on the control method and algorithms that satisfies the flight vehicle requireme
• ntsWork closely with firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms according to the system standards and ru
• lesCollaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (system design, prototyping and validation, system integration, and improvemen
• ts)Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performa
• nceDocument controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance consideratio
• ns.Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditi
• onsParticipate in testing of the integrated electrical systems, including bring up process, debugging, and checking the signal integrity, e
• tc.Reading electrical drawings and schematics and help with the integration proc
• essCollaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems tea

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Qualificat

• ionsBS degree in Electrical or Computer Enginee
• ringStrong understanding of power converters, electric drives, and battery management sys
• tems5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on motor control and power electron
• ics.Knowledge of working with different digital signal processors (DSPs) and microcontrol
• lersExperience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink prefer
• red)Experience in PCB design and its simulations t
• oolsProficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, e
• tc.)Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validat
• ion)Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Pyt

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Preferred Qualifica

• tionsMaster or PhD degree in Electrical engineering is pref
• erredStrong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), voltage and current control loops, and Park tran
• sformFamiliarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power co
• ntrolKnowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certific
• ationKnowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital cir
• cuitsExperience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232,
• etc)Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery sys
• tems.Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal inte

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What We

• Offer!Relocation assi
• stanceExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for depen
• dents)Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insu
• rancesParental
• leaveGenerous PTO + 10 paid ho
• lidays401(k) matching up
• to 6%Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restri
• ctionsMonthly wellness s
• tipendMonthly cell phone s
• tipendYearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your

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Compliance Requi

• rementsCriminal background check cl
• earanceDrug test clearance wherever app