Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer - High Power Motor Drives & Power Conversion (BSEE Required)

Location: Hanover, MD (Onsite/Hybrid)

Pay: $85-$97/hour

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Controls Engineer / Power Conversion Expert with a BSEE (required) and deep expertise in high-power, high-efficiency motor controls and drives. This role focuses on power conversion and control systems for advanced electro-mechanical platforms, including underwater robotic systems (ROVs/AUVs).

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer who can design, model, and deliver high-performance motor drive and power systems in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of high-power motor control systems, drives, and power conversion architectures
• Develop high-efficiency power electronics for electro-mechanical and robotic systems
• Design and optimize motor drives, inverters, and power control systems for underwater/harsh environments
• Perform modeling, simulation, and validation of power electronics and control systems
• Architect system-level solutions for power distribution, conversion, and control
• Troubleshoot and test high-power systems in lab and real-world conditions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, embedded, and systems engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff
• Drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and performance

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

• BSEE (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering) - REQUIRED
• 10+ years of experience in high-power motor controls and power conversion systems
• Proven expertise in motor drives, inverters, and high-efficiency power electronics
• Strong background in power control for electro-mechanical systems
• Experience designing for high-power, high-reliability applications
• Ability to lead system-level design and execution

Highly Preferred (Target Profile)

• Experience with underwater robotics, ROVs, AUVs, or subsea systems
• Expertise in power electronics for harsh or submerged environments
• Advanced motor control techniques (FOC, SVPWM, sensorless control)
• Experience with IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC devices, and inverter topologies
• Embedded systems experience (DSPs, microcontrollers, C/C++)
• Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, Altium, or similar
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems and power distribution

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on cutting-edge underwater robotic and electro-mechanical systems
• Own high-impact, high-power system designs end-to-end
• Join a team focused on innovation, performance, and advanced engineering challenges

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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