Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop power electronic control algorithms into firmware based on the control method and algorithms that satisfies the flight vehicle requirements
• Work closely with firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms according to the system standards and rules
• Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (system design, prototyping and validation, system integration, and improvements)
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performance
• Document controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance considerations.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions
• Participate in testing of the integrated electrical systems, including bring up process, debugging, and checking the signal integrity, etc.
• Reading electrical drawings and schematics and help with the integration process
• Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Strong understanding of power converters, electric drives, and battery management systems
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on motor control and power electronics.
• Knowledge of working with different digital signal processors (DSPs) and microcontrollers
• Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink preferred)
• Experience in PCB design and its simulations tools
• Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.)
• Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validation)
• Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Python)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or PhD degree in Electrical engineering is preferred
• Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), voltage and current control loops, and Park transform
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power control
• Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certification
• Knowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital circuits
• Experience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232, etc)
• Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery systems.
• Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal integrity

What We Offer!

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check clearance
• Drug test clearance wherever applicable