Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level) - $80K - $140K

RCT Systems

$80K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship is required due to ITAR restrictions
  • BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major; graduate work acceptable in lieu of some experience
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance
  • Experience with power conversion topologies and solid-state-transformers
  • Hands-on experience with HIL platforms like PLECS RT Box or Typhoon HIL
  • Proficient in PCB design software such as Altium or KiCAD

Responsibilities

  • Design and test WBG-based power electronic converters
  • Develop digital control algorithms for power electronics
  • Create CHIL or real-time test setups
  • Lead teams in developing solid-state power systems
  • Review and issue test procedures and plans
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Contribute technical insights to business development

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and Sick Time
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible schedules available
Full Job Description
RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineers, with preference towards specialities in Power Electronics Hardware and/or Control Design. Responsibilities of a qualified candidate will include:
  • 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
Mid-level engineers may also expect to:
  • 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

Minimum Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
  • 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

Immediate Requirements/Projects include:
  • High Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/inverters
  • MIL standards compliance (e.g., 461, 1399, 704)
  • Multi-level parallel/series connected bi-directional AC-DC and DC-DC converters
  • 13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power converters
  • Galvanically-isolated DC-DC converters
  • Design of modular power converters ranging from 10kW to 500kW converters scalable to multiple MWs
  • Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) development of WBG-based converter applications.

RCT Systems PSD supports hybrid (remote/in-office) and flexible work schedules; however candidates must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) commuting distance of our Baltimore, MD facility.
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/

RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and Sick Time
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible schedules available

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