Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Join our team as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in the Hartford, CT area and push the boundaries of power electronic systems. In this role, you will lead innovative projects focusing on clean-sheet design concepts, engaging with high-end technology for military and consumer applications. If you are passionate about pioneering new solutions in clean energy and advanced electronic systems, this job is your platform to design, develop, and deploy integral components critical to modern power solutions.

Salary: DOE per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead clean-sheet designs for AC/DC power transfer systems, including bidirectional inverters and battery chargers.
• Engage in magnetics design, filter design, and advanced inverter and DC-DC converter topologies.
• Design and implement hardening measures against DoD EMI specifications, performing all necessary testing and troubleshooting.
• Develop and control 4 quadrant motor systems with emphasis on AC-DC regulation and high-speed switching.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and presentations using standard MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Work directly with customers and external vendors on project management, ensuring deliverables meet the stringent quality and efficiency standards.
• Design highly efficient, lightweight power systems for mission-critical applications.
• Advance development in fields like generator sets, power distribution, and hybrid power systems, focusing on AMMPS generators and applicable MIL-Standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in power electronics engineering focusing on clean-sheet system designs.
• Proficiency in DoD EMI hardening, with hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of various inverter and DC-DC converter topologies.
• Capability in 4 quadrant motor control design, AC-DC regulation, and high-speed switching.
• US citizenship with authorization to work in the United States.
• Excellent skills in using MS Office suite for generating technical documentation and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience where system weight and efficiency are critical design considerations.
• Knowledge of AMMPS generators, MIL-standards, and hands-on experience with power systems in military applications.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CANBUS and MODBUS.
• Background in PCB Layout and Design using tools like EAGLE.
• Experience in firmware development and software interfacing for power electronics systems.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in clean-sheet design for power electronics.
• Expert-level knowledge in electromagnetic interference (EMI) hardening and troubleshooting.
• Sound understanding of inverter and converter topologies.
• Ability to manage projects that involve direct interaction with clients and external parties.
• Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools in the power electronics field.
• Supportive work environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans.