Electrical Control and Power Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Control and Power Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, modeling, and optimization of electric drive and other power & electromechanical systems, focusing on all aspects including its control system and power circuitry. You will work on a variety of technical areas including motors, generators, motor drives, controllers, switchgear, network communication etc. Other focus area includes various levels of data analysis, research and development, supporting the management of a fully dynamic team, support test programs and troubleshooting efforts etc. Majority of work is performed in the MATLAB Simulink environment, so proficiency and comfort in working with MATLAB software is required for this position. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies within a collaborative engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in electrical engineering, control systems, data analysis or combination.
Exceptional ability to analyze complex power systems and identify innovative solutions to challenging engineering problems.
Ability to assess multiple system variables and propose optimized solutions for fault analysis, stability, and performance issues.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
A strong sense of extreme ownership is a requirement for this role.
Expertise in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, engineering reports, and design manuals.
Ability to translate technical information into clear, comprehensive documents for various audiences, including stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Patience on working with stakeholders and reviewers in support of technical document release.
Precision and due diligence in performing simulations, conducting analyses, and ensuring all designs meet performance and safety standards.
A keen eye for identifying discrepancies, deficiencies and potential risks during the development and testing stages.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, ensuring all designs, analyses, and systems meet required quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Experience in conducting design reviews and providing recommendations for improvements.
Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, and system analysis.
Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in power systems engineering, data management & ML/AI tools, and emerging technologies.
Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, systems, and methodologies in a fast-paced, evolving field.
Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to customer needs and provide tailored solutions that meet both technical and business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in power system control and analysis.
Strong experience in data management
In-depth knowledge of the design, operation, and optimization of electric drive and motors.
Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for data processing, simulation, and model development.
Knowledge in designing control systems for power systems, including automatic control of electrical equipment.
Experience with real time emulation of power system including experience in working with real time hardware such as speedgoat and concurrent.
Skilled in technical writing and able to generate complete reports with minimum editorial reviews.
Experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, IBM DOORS
Experience with client interactions, including requirement gathering and feedback integration, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed power system analysis, including fault and system stability studies
Work on the design, implementation, and optimization of electric motors and generators
Utilize MATLAB and Simulink for data processing, model development, and system simulation
Develop and implement power system solutions, including control strategies for efficient system operation.
Self-manage tasks and coordinate/collaborating with other team members to generate efficient outcome.
Assist in managing a fully dynamic team including coordinating with other leads and peers.
Interact regularly with customer for various decisions and presentations
Generate detailed well written technical reports and correspondences to capture all efforts
Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project requirements
Changing course and reprioritizing tasks in short notice as needed by the program and flowing information and direction to the team on regular basis