Job description 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and verify open and closed loop control systems for power electronic products such as converters and inverters for the Aviation power industry including rotating machinery.
• Test embedded motor controller or power electronic circuits through digital communication, debugger, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer in a lab environment
• Simulate power systems using PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation tools to support design and proposal efforts
• Program embedded processors using C language
• Understand power system performance metrics and solutions to achieve requirements, including stability, dynamics, harmonics, etc.
• Estimate the stability of systems and use Bode analysis tools to assess the stability margins.
• Lead the validation efforts to test functionality of equipment
• Work with customers both internal and external to troubleshoot issues
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions. 
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Perform internal reviews and/or present in program reviews
• Document different test and characterization procedures for Bode/transfer function measurements.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in an engineering position

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree or PhD in Power Electronics / Controls Engineering from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in ANSYS, MATLAB, Simulink and SPICE tools
• Strong knowledge of various types of motors, their analytical models for simulation and controls
• Strong knowledge of power electronic circuits, topologies, and their characteristics
• Hands on experience in C embedded programming, microprocessors and their peripherals
• Experience with FPGA designs and ability to read hardware description language
• Ability to understand schematics and PCB layout.
• Hands-on experience of operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, frequency generators, signal analyzers, etc.
• Ability to use test equipment to perform PCB level troubleshooting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects with humility and transparency
• Demonstrated 'Continuous Improvement' on productivity, cost, process, etc