The role involves testing and integrating electronic circuits, focusing on power electronics, while collaborating with teams to develop and execute test plans.
General Description:
We are looking for an engineer to plan and perform testing and integration of electronic circuits and equipment, including medium to high-voltage (e.g. > 600V) switching amplifiers and circuits. An ideal candidate will thrive working with hardware in a hands-on role and will have previous experience with power electronics (e.g. linear power supplies, switching power supplies, transducer drivers, class-D audio amplifiers, power converters, or switch drivers) as well as analog, logic and radio frequency circuits. Testing will mainly include circuits based on high-voltage high frequency SiC or GaN devices, but an opportunity also exists to work with microwave and mmW circuits and sub-systems.
Essential Duties:
Contribute technical expertise in the area of power electronics design, implementation, and test.
Work within diverse teams, taking primary responsibility for testing and integration of high-performance custom power electronics components and subsystems with switching frequencies up to 1 MHz or more. Examples are linear power supplies, switching power supplies, transducer drivers, class-D amplifiers, power converters, switch drivers, etc.
Work with lead designers to develop and execute test plans; integrate and re-work experimental circuits; operate prototype equipment and test equipment; record, organize, and document test data; and identify and work with management to procure/maintain needed equipment and tools.
Required Skills:
At least 1 year of experience testing and integrating power, control, or analog electronics is required. Experience wiring, constructing, fabricating, assembling, or repairing physical items is required. Experience with SiC or GaN devices is desired. Experience with voltages above 1 kV is a plus. Experience with printed circuit board layout and circuit simulation (e.g. Altium, SPICE) is a plus.
Knowledge of switch-mode power electronics circuits, electronic test equipment and techniques, digital logic, and safety. Knowledge of analog, signal conditioning, and radio frequency circuits. Working knowledge of wiring and interconnects is desired. Knowledge of magnetic component design and construction (e.g. transformers) is a plus.
Electrical/Electronics fabrication (prepare wiring harnesses, solder, etc.), computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Python, C/C++, LabView, etc.), and debugging electrical circuits are required. Basic lab test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator/analyzer, network analyzer, impedance analyzer, etc.).
Applicant must be able to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers, customers, and operate complex electronic equipment.
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Must be willing to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects, and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Required Education:
B.S. or M.S. degree in electrical engineering
Physical Requirements:
Ability to follow protocols to safely operate hazardous equipment.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and access equipment both on the floor and on a ladder.
Special Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a security clearance is required.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.
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Top Skills
Altium
Analog Circuits
C/C++
Gan
Impedance Analyzers
Labview
Matlab
Network Analyzers
Oscilloscopes
Power Electronics
Python
Sic
Spice
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