Power Electronic Controls/Software Development Engineer
About The Position
This role supports the design and integration of power conversion equipment for a next-generation submarine power distribution system with electric drive. The engineer will be responsible for analysis, modeling, and simulation of power regulation control algorithms using a specialized software framework. This position involves certification and future field changes for shipboard equipment, requiring the ability to understand technical specifications and oversee vendor designs for bi-directional, multi-stage power electronic cabinets. Collaboration with a software development team on government furnished equipment operating and control software is also a key aspect of this role. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and capable of learning software designs and analyzing data using LabView and MATLAB Simulink.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 0 – 4 years experience
- Knowledge of power electronic devices, inverter and converter conversion circuits, switching pulse width modulation techniques, and voltage/current feedback regulation controllers is required.
- Ability to understand and learn software designs.
- Ability to provide analysis of data using LabView and MATLAB Simulink.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, including the ability to write and analyze software test results.
- Self-motivated individuals with a good ability to communicate with internal and external customers and management.
Nice To Haves
- Highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment and be able to work with established configuration management processes.
- Prior experience in developing graphics, simulations, critical processor software, and interfacing with submarine electronics.
- Networking knowledge is desirable.
- Skills in scripting, along with Real-Time Operating Systems and relational and object-oriented databases are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Component engineering tasks include development of technical specifications, functional requirements derived from overall system requirements, creation of component test procedures, and review of vendor design deliverables.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of issues with software and control algorithms for critical power applications.
- Collaboration with government prime contractors on the development of common power electronic hardware building blocks for future power conversion equipment.
- Technical analysis using MATLAB, evaluation of vendor hardware and software design reports to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Vendor management and oversight for program and technical product development.
- Managing successful integration with shipboard arrangements and all interfacing electrical and mechanical systems.
- Review, adjudication of technical comments, and approval of all vendor reports.
- Review and concurrence with all interfacing ship design documentation.
- Preparation of technical correspondence to government customers regarding design development and requirements management.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
