Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer

About the Opportunity Our client is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in 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. Responsibilities Develop power electronic control algorithms into firmware based on the control method and algorithms that satisfies the flight vehicle requirements Work closely with firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms according to the system standards and rules Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (system design, prototyping and validation, system integration, and improvements) Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performance Document controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance considerations. Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions Participate in testing of the integrated electrical systems, including bring up process, debugging, and checking the signal integrity, etc. Reading electrical drawings and schematics and help with the integration process Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams. Required Qualifications BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Strong understanding of power converters, electric drives, and battery management systems 5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on motor control and power electronics. Knowledge of working with different digital signal processors (DSPs) and microcontrollers Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink preferred) Experience in PCB design and its simulations tools Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.) Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validation) Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Python) Preferred Qualifications Master or PhD degree in Electrical engineering is preferred Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), voltage and current control loops, and Park transform Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power control Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certification Knowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital circuits Experience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232, etc) Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery systems. Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal integrity The expected pay range for this role is: $145,000 - $200,000 a year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and interview performance. Benefits Relocation assistance Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents) Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances Parental leave Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays 401(k) matching up to 6% Work Authorization/Compliance Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Statement Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Antramo