Job ID:

3153121

Position: Electrical Engineer

Our client, a leader in the Aerospace / Aviation / Defense industry, is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. With numerous accolades, our client serves a diverse range of industries globally.

Full-Time Onsite Position with Paid Relocation

Essential Functions:

1. Act as the main point of contact for assigned program(s).
2. Aid in the capture of electrical requirements for hybrid powerpacks, breaking them down into sub-systems and component requirements to meet client specifications.
3. Assist in defining the electrical architecture of hybrid powerpacks, emphasizing high voltage power management, conversion, and regulation, including isolation, shielding, routing, connectors, etc.
4. Conduct comprehensive studies and design the electric and/or hybrid powertrain system, focusing on safety, quality, and cost. Lead or participate in DFMEA at system, subsystem, and/or vehicle levels. Develop design guidelines for hybrid powerpacks.
5. Support the design and release of power electronics, generator, gearbox, charging system, and thermal management system for hybrid powerpacks. Provide support for dynamometer and vehicle level testing.
6. Review and approve technical content in detailed drawings.
7. Develop, review, and approve test plans and reports to validate new designs.
8. Lead the creation and delivery of engineering reports & presentations.
9. Conduct/evaluate failure investigations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
• Profound understanding of various hybrid and/or electric vehicle architectures, encompassing subsystems and component design or selection for high voltage and high current applications.
• Expertise in motors, inverters, DC-DC power conversions, and associated power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of high-power EMI / EMC.
• Experience in thermal management for power electronics and battery components.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.
• Must be eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability for domestic and international travel (less than 10%).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• PhD or MS Degree specializing in power electronics from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) or Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) powertrains, with a focus on power electronics architectures and control/software development.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in developing electrical hardware, including DC-DC converters, permanent magnet machine controls, or motor controls.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in inverter systems or electric vehicle AC and DC charging technologies, power electronics standards, and regulation, including but not limited to ISO 26262.
• Experience conducting electrical, thermal, and EMC analysis on DC-DC, inverter, or integrated power electronics systems and subsystems.

Skills and Certifications:

• Hybrid powerpack experience
• Drive-by-wire and hybrid controls experience

Job ID:

3153121