Sr. Electrical Engineer
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Experienced
Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Electronics Hardware and Control Design. Candidate will perform applications of DSP and/or FPGA system integration. If you have a passion for electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience in this field we invite you to apply!Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- 8+ years of experience in sub system architecture and design for high power/voltage product development for grid connected power electronics solutions using Digital Signal Processors (DSP) and microcontrollers.
- System and sub-system trade-offs supporting strong build/buy decisions.
- Developing and writing of Design Specifications (module functional specification).
- Working knowledge of buck/boost, multi-phase/interleaved, DAB, LLC, and H-bridge topologies.
- Strong understanding of driver design to control high power switching devices, including Silicon FETs, GaN FETs and especially SiC FETs.
- Mixed signal hands-on PCB design (digital/analog/power) and EMC mitigation in high noise environments.
- Understanding of high-power component and sub-system cooling strategies.
- Exposure to assessing and implementing HV Insulation/Isolation requirements on a PCBA and electromechanical sub-assembly.
- Design verification for function and performance with hands-on testing and early simulation.
- Good documentation and organizational skills
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacture & Test (DFM/DFT), Quality, and Reliability concepts.
- Designing PC boards for high-voltage and high-power applications, including safety isolation, gate drives, current sensors, magnetic components, and isolated communications.
- Exposure to environmentally hardened Industrial rated product development.
- Familiarity with electrical distribution grid, AC power distribution and power quality concepts.
- Specification and design of 50/60 Hz and high-frequency inductors and transformers.
- Development of DSP software for power electronics control, protection, and communication.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related, with minimum of 3.3 GPA, MS and PhD a plus
- United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Desired Characteristics
- Strong theoretical and mathematical background; with ability to understand new concepts and ability to learn fast.
- Creative, passionate, team player
- Autonomous, curious with the ability to understand new concepts and to learn fast from experienced engineers, integrate into a team
Job Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Environment: Client offers hybrid work schedule after first 6 months.
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