Power Design Electrical Engineer II

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

• Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry potentially utilizing any standard non-isolated power conversion topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost) including modules and discrete designs.
• Guide Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation.
• Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule.
• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in design, analysis, simulation, and/or test experience with linear converters.
• Experience with any of the following non-isolated converter topologies: buck, boost, buck-boost.
• Experience with design, analysis, and test with analog electronic design and analysis, including FET, BJT, and/or Op-amp circuits.

• Lab experience specific to power electronics and/or controls electronics.
• Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or printed circuit board layout.
• Demonstrated ability to document designs and circuit performance verification.
• Understanding of fundamental power conversion concepts, components, and techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of linear controls and motor drive techniques.
• Basic understanding of commonly used power converter and/or motor drive control schemes.
• Design, analysis, and/or test experience with isolated converter topologies: flyback, half-bridge, full-bridge, and/or push-pull; design scope includes stability.
• Experience with circuit card assembly-level power architecture trades, and/or with system-level power architecture trades, including power converter specification development.
• Professional experience guiding ECAD personnel through PWB layout and technical drawing creation.
• Familiarity with circuit simulator SIMPLIS, Saber and/or Mathcad.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, and/or Hyperlynx.
• Experience serving as a liaison between program and functional management.
• Experience with digital power control.
• Experience with military specifications.
• Experience with transformer and inductor design considerations.
• Design experience addressing EMI concerns.
• Design experience with voltages > 400V and/or power > 10kW.
• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value.
• Experience with proposal development.
• Ability to design to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines (thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, quality).
• Self-starter, functioning in dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and time management skills.

This position is onsite in Huntsville, AL and is eligible for relocation assistance.

The salary range for this role is $68,900 USD – $131,100 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement).
• U.S.
  
  -based role; appropriate pay structure and benefits apply for U.S. territories.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.