Senior Power Electrical Engineer

Location:

Huntsville, AL (US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH)

Security clearance: U.S. citizenship is required. Holders of an active DoD Secret clearance are 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 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 STEM and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Demonstrated experience with 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 any of the following isolated converter topologies: flyback, half‑bridge, full‑bridge, and/or push‑pull. Design scope will ideally include stability.
• Experience with performing circuit card assembly‑level power architecture trades, and/or with system‑level power architecture trades, including power converter specification development experience.
• Professional experience guiding ECAD personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation.
• Familiarity with circuit simulator SIMPLIS, Saber, and/or analysis tool Mathcad.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics DXDesigner, and/or Hyperlynx.
• Experience with acting 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 with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) concerns.
• Design experience with voltages > 400 V and/or power > 10 kW.
• Experience with program management tools such as Earned Value.
• Experience with proposal development.
• Ability to design to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines, such as thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, and quality.
• Self‑starter ability and ability to function in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and time management skills.

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business unit criteria).

Huntsville, Alabama – a center for aerospace and defense innovation.

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.