RCT Systems

Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level) - $80K – $140K

RCT Systems  •  $80k - $140k/yr  •  Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineers, with preference towards specialities in Power Electronics Hardware and/or Control Design. Responsibilities of a qualified candidate will include:
  • Design and test WBG- (SiC or GaN) based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives
  • Design and test power electronic converter digital control algorithms
  • Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) or real-time (RT) test setups
  • Design and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules ranging from 1.2 kV to 10 kV
Mid-level engineers may also expect to:
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop solid-state power conversion systems
  • Provide technical input into business development activities
  • Create, review, and issue prototype and production level test procedures and test plans
  • Write and/or review EE focused patents, whitepapers, and technical conference/journal articles
  • Mentor junior Engineers

Minimum Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
  • BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required; graduate work is acceptable in lieu of some work experience
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Candidates with strengths in some of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:
    • Identifying, selecting, modeling, analyzing, and designing various AC and DC power conversion topologies
    • Medium voltage power distribution and solid-state-transformers (SST)
    • Selection or design of magnetics for power electronics converters, particularly for higher voltage switching applications
    • High speed communications development with high performance FPGAs
    • Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs
    • Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Box, Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, or other Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms
    • Experience with Altium (preferred), Cadence, KiCAD, or other PCB design software

Immediate Requirements/Projects include:
  • High Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/inverters
  • MIL standards compliance (e.g., 461, 1399, 704)
  • Multi-level parallel/series connected bi-directional AC-DC and DC-DC converters
  • 13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power converters
  • Galvanically-isolated DC-DC converters
  • Design of modular power converters ranging from 10kW to 500kW converters scalable to multiple MWs
  • Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) development of WBG-based converter applications.

RCT Systems PSD supports hybrid (remote/in-office) and flexible work schedules; however candidates must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) commuting distance of our Baltimore, MD facility. 
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/

RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Generous PTO and Sick Time
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible schedules available

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
RCT Systems

About RCT Systems

For over 35 years, RCT Systems has been an innovative leader – engineering cutting-edge end-to-end solutions for the Department of Defense, civil application and commercial industries.

• Power Systems Division designs, builds, and integrates products and technologies in the areas of power electronics, hybrid/electric vehicles, renewable energy, motors/generators, and power systems architectures. Power Systems is principally engaged in providing research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, and products

• Mission Systems Division staff offer a rich history and extensive experience in providing information technology (IT) solutions that support the national security requirements of the U.S. intelligence community, the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies. RCT’s Mission Systems Division capabilities include design and development of vital mission applications, IT infrastructure engineering, critical cyber security solutions, and the integration of advanced technology solutions to meet the crucial challenges of our customers.

• ISR Systems Division provides support to the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance community, particularly for SOA architectures operating in widely distributed global environments.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
rct-systems.com
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