Electrical Engineer

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking a mid-level to senior Power Electronics / Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Electronics Hardware and Controller Design and Testing. Responsibilities of a qualified candidate will include: Design and test WBG- (SiC or GaN) based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives Design and test power electronic converter digital control algorithmsDevelop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL), Power-Hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL), or real-time (RT) test setupsDesign and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules ranging from 1.2 kV to 10 kVLead cross-functional teams to develop solid-state power conversion systemsProvide technical input into business development activitiesCreate, review, and issue prototype and production level test procedures and test plansWrite and/or review EE focused patents, whitepapers, and technical conference/journal articlesMentor junior EngineersMinimum Requirements:United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions.Must indicate citizenship status on individual documents submitted with the application (resume/CV or cover letter itself)– applications not identifying citizenship status on the submitted documents will *not* be considered. Note that even if you have an active security clearance, you must identify citizenship on your submitted application documents.BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required; graduate work is acceptable in lieu of some work experienceSome experience developing higher power (>5 kW) solid-state power conversion is a must-have: identifying, selecting, modeling, analyzing, and designing various AC and DC power conversion topologies, and key components thereof, or in controlling these topologies and components.Ability to obtain a DoD security clearanceDesired Skillset:Candidates with strengths in some of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:Wide bandgap semiconductor devicesMedium voltage power distribution and solid-state-transformers (SST)Selection or design of magnetics for power electronics converters, particularly for higher voltage switching applicationsHigh speed communications development with high performance FPGAsExperience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAsHands-on experience with PLECS RT Box, Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, or other Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platformsExperience with Altium (preferred), Cadence, KiCAD, or other PCB design softwareExperience working with 3-phase power systemsImmediate Requirements/Projects include:High Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/invertersMIL standards compliance (e.g., 461, 1399, 704)Multiple parallel/series connected bi-directional AC-DC and DC-DC converters13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power convertersGalvanically-isolated DC-DC convertersDesign of modular power converters ranging from 10kW to 500kW converters scalable to multiple MWsController-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) development of WBG-based converter applications.RCT Systems PSD supports hybrid (remote/in-office) and flexible work schedules; however candidates must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) commuting distance of our Baltimore, MD facility.Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageGenerous PTO and Sick TimeLife InsuranceFlexible schedules availableRCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.