Power Electronics Engineer

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

NASA Glenn Research Center

Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5, LLC is seeking an part time Co-Op for its Electrical Engineering department to provide power electronics engineering support to NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom project. This project will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion in deep space by using a Brayton Cycle to drive a multi-phase electric generator. The selected individual will aid in the design, testing, and operation of flight-like three phase inverter circuits.

Required Skills:

Understanding of power electronics: inverters, DC switches, and filters.

The ability to use ECAD tools (KiCAD) for circuit design and PCB layout.

Other Desired Skills:

Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills required to safely conduct experimental demonstrations on inverters, DC switches, and filters.

Familiar with DC power buses, voltage regulation, and power flow management.

Experience:

Must be enrolled in an electrical engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that

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