Sr. Power Electronics Engineer
About The Position
TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity. Applies expertise in the design, development, supply and operation of high-voltage and high-current power supplies used in Fusion research. Responsible for coordinating technical responses to engineering and science requests for unique challenges in power supply development.
Requirements
- 4+ years’ experience of power electronics design and or modeling experience gained on large high-voltage or high-current systems
- Topology design and modeling supporting power electronic systems development
- Development of models and control algorithms for regulation and protection
- Awareness of EMI/EMC issues caused by large electrical loads and grounding issues
- Integration and connection of grid connected systems meeting Utility requirements
- Design of safety features ensuring both equipment and personnel safety
- Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink and Python in the support of power electronics designs
- FPGA based control algorithm development
- Use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical etc. for design and documentation of systems
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other scientists and engineers
- Accuracy and the ability to identify and correct shortcomings in proposals and designs
- Ability to rapidly gain new knowledge of unique electrical loads and systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience of superconducting magnets, their power supplies and protection would be a plus
- Knowledge of LabVIEW is a plus but not essential
- Experience of Altium or similar software for schematic capture/PCB layout is a plus
- Interest in large science or R&D projects
- Background knowledge of very high current and high voltage systems, their risks and safety factors
- Project management of contracts from concept to completion is a plus
Responsibilities
- The design and development of high-current and high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion
- Modeling power electronics system designs and topologies in support of power supply development
- Development of control and protection algorithms for both loads and power supplies
- Simulation of grid-connected systems ensuring designs meet Utility requirements
- Safety engineering of high-voltage and high-current power supplies
- Liaising with potential Vendors for the development and supply of equipment
- Contract award and project management throughout the project life cycle
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401 (K) with company match
- paid vacation + sick time
- companywide December holiday
- wellness program
- parental leave
- Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
- A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
- Potential for equity participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
