Power systems engineers play a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge technologies for power conversion and distribution. In this position, you will have the opportunity to explore new concepts and innovative solutions for power systems and subsystems.
About the Role
We are seeking a creative and talented engineer to join our team in designing and analyzing power systems. This position requires solving complex challenges and increasing our nation's defense capability.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop advanced prototypes and breadboards to support conceptual designs and trade studies.
• Perform requirements trade-off studies, validate requirement feasibility, and perform analysis to recommend technical approaches that meet sponsor needs.
• Create, analyze, and review power system designs and concepts.
• Evolving power systems modeling and simulation tools.
• Provide power system expertise during system integration and performance testing.
Qualifications
• A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years of experience (or a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years) with a focus on power conversion and power systems.
• Experience in analog and digital control theory and stability analysis.
• Experience using Typhoon, Speedgoat, or other hardware digital control implementations to perform real-time digital control prototyping.
• Experience in power conversion design and test of AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink/Simscape to analyze and simulate power converters and power systems.
• Experience in SABER or SPICE or other circuit analysis tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance prior to starting and ultimately a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
• A Doctoral degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or control theory.
• Experience in thermal design and analysis.
• Experience with generator and motor dynamic modeling.
• Experience in magnetic design.
• An understanding of Naval power generation and distribution.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation techniques.
• Able to guide and mentor early career engineers.
About the Position
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and develop your skills in power systems engineering. If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply.