Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

TT Electronics plc • Olathe, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will help the team develop flight-worthy safety critical electronic hardware, power supplies, embedded software, and magnetics for our Aerospace and Defense customers. We are a team of co-located electrical, mechanical, software, test, and project management engineers under one manager. These disciplines develop requirements, produce detailed designs, qualify, document, develop test equipment for, and help establish production processes.

Requirements

• Excellent practical knowledge on converter topology and digital control algorithm development.
• Practical knowledge on PFC and full bridge phase shift ZCS and ZVS converter developments.
• Working experience with PCB bring-up and lab testing.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit design and theory.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of work.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Effective active listening and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and confident decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to contribute with a hands-on, collaborative approach in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or Smartsheet, and Epicor ERP.
• Must be available to work on-site, in either Olathe, KS or Plano, TX.
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of three years related experience, or a relevant degree and five years of related work experience.
• Experience with DFX, aerospace, and MIL standard knowledge (e.g., DO160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, etc.).
• Proficiency with OrCAD Designer or other PCB design software and experience designing and/or building prototype boards.
• Visionary mindset with a focus on the long-term success of the team and organization.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders and represent the organization professionally.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians pushing state-of-the-art design for analog and digitally controlled power converters.
• Develop new power conversion products based on technology and turn theory into reality.
• Provide technical leadership in power product development.
• Design, troubleshoot, validate 115VAC, 400 Hz to 28-800VDC, 1kW-20kW, 1 and 3-phase active power converters and motor control products for aerospace applications.
• Design and troubleshoot DC-DC power converters from 0.8V to 800V and 100W to 20kW range.
• Develop schematics and supervise PCB layouts.
• System integration in a team environment, to create specifications and develop test scenarios.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior