Power Electronic Controls/Software Development Engineer

Supporting the design and integration of power conversion equipment for the next-generation submarine power distribution system with electric drive. Responsible for analysis, modeling, and simulation of power regulation control algorithms using a specialized software framework, and involved with certification and future field changes required on shipboard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications and functional requirements derived from overall system requirements.
• Create component test procedures and review vendor design deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with software and control algorithms for critical power applications.
• Collaborate with government prime contractors on development of common power electronic hardware building blocks for future military platforms.
• Perform technical analysis using MATLAB and evaluate vendor hardware and software design reports to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide vendor management and oversight for program and technical product development.
• Manage successful integration with shipboard arrangements and all interfacing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Review, adjudicate technical comments, and approve vendor reports.
• Review and concur with all interfacing ship design documentation.
• Prepare technical correspondence to government customers regarding design development and requirements management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of power electronic devices, inverter and converter conversion circuits, switching pulse width modulation techniques, and voltage/current feedback regulation controllers.
• Skills in using LabView and MATLAB Simulink for data analysis and software design.
• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 0 – 4 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, able to perform independently, and interact with other groups in an engineering environment.
• Ability to work with established configuration management processes.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, including the ability to write and analyze software test results.
• Self-motivated with good ability to communicate with internal and external customers and management.

Skills

• Preferred experience in developing graphics, simulations, critical processor software, and interfacing with submarine electronics.
• Networking knowledge is desirable.
• Skills in scripting, Real-Time Operating Systems, and relational/object-oriented databases are desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements allowing some work to be performed remotely and at home (varies by position).