Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking Electrical Engineers specializing in Power Electronics Hardware Design. As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and testing SiC based power electronic converter topologies, including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state transformers, and high-speed motor drives. You will also design and test DSP based digital control algorithms, FPGA supported modulators, and PLC based high-level system controllers. Additionally, you will be involved in detailed PCB designs, including SiC gate drivers, system control PCBs, and support hardware, as well as designing and testing medium voltage (3.3 – 10 kV) SiC semiconductor modules.Responsibilities
Design and test SiC based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives.
Design and test DSP based digital control algorithms, FPGA supported modulators, and PLC based high-level system controllers.
Create detailed PCB designs including SiC gate drivers, system control PCBs, and support hardware.
Design and test medium voltage (3.3 – 10 kV) SiC semiconductor modules.
Work on medium voltage power distribution, solid-state transformers, surge protection, and medium voltage isolation requirements.
Essential Skills
BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS and PhDs a plus.
All experience levels considered – entry level to senior principal engineers.
Experience programming various microcontrollers and DSPs is a plus.
Experience designing motor drives, AC-DC, and DC-AC converters.
United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with high power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/inverters.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC MIL 461 Compliance and other MIL spec design requirements.
Experience with multiple parallel/series connected bi-directional galvanically isolated AC/DC, DC/DC converters.
Familiarity with 13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power converters.
Experience with MV isolated DC-DC converters.
Ability to design 50KW to 500KW converters/inverters that can be linked together for higher power levels in MWs.
Work EnvironmentOur client is located in an Office Space / R&D/ Manufacturing, Lab space right outside of Baltimore City (Halethorpe, MD). The team comprises about 55 employees in the Power Systems group, including Engineering, Design/Drafting, Management, Operations, Quality, Production/Manufacturing, Administrative, and Contracts. The company itself has about 80-100 employees. You will be working in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on developing cutting-edge power electronics for various applications, including Navy (surface & sub), Army vehicles and infrastructure, and potentially aircraft.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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