Engineer - Power Electronics (REQ 307)

Applied Physical Sciences and General Dynamics • Groton, CT • 5d ago

Overview: Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is looking for a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department. Successful candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD degree in electrical engineering with a focus in power systems design. Successful applicants will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including electromechanical actuation systems, payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, acoustic communication transceivers, motor systems, and high-power acoustic transmit arrays.

Candidates must have a proven track record of designing, implementing, and testing high voltage / high power electrical components of proto@type R&D systems. Experience designing energy storage system components, DC/DC converters, power amplifiers and magnetics, and interfacing to the embedded processors that control such devices is required. Previous experience laying out boards and/or managing vendors which provide layout services is highly desired, as is experience designing for EMC and testing and integrating high power components into larger systems.

APS works on exciting, technically challenging, cutting-edge technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. At APS, you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. You will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Design, development, integration, and debugging of complex power electronics systems

Travel to support on-site testing up to 25%

Required Skills and Attributes

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in power systems

BSEE and 4 or more years of relevant experience or MSEE and 1 or more years of relevant experience

Experience with power system design consisting of circuit analysis and simulation, component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, and verification testing

Design of DC/DC and AC/DC power systems ranging from 500 W to 50 kW for use in harsh operating environments

Experience with implementation of high availability power supplies and/or failover systems

Comprehensive knowledge of electronic power devices such as MOSFETs, Schottky Diodes, SiC FETs, and IGBT's

Proven experience designing with electromechanical actuators, DC/DC converters, power amplifiers, and magnetics

Experience troubleshooting electronic systems

Basic understanding of Matlab aided data analysis

Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, soldering a plus.

Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in power systems

Prior experience designing electronics for underwater maritime systems

Prior experience designing electric machines and/or drives

Experience working with acoustic transducers

Experience with various power converter topologies such as buck, boost, flyback, SEPIC, etc. and their control methodologies

Experience with or oversight of electronic layout, bill-of-materials, and assembly process

Experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits

Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

Experience mentoring junior EE staff on electronics design, PCB implementation, and board troubleshooting

Experience briefing customers

Experience with C/C++ coding for microcontrollers (or similar e.g. Python)

An immediate position is open in either our Concord (MA), Groton (CT), or Gulfport (MS) offices.

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

EOE: Vet/Disability

Invitation to Self-IdentifyIn keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran.

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Job Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Groton CT Concord MA Gulfport MS

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