Principal Power Electronics Engineer

1 month ago

Danbury, United States Aquinas Consulting Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

A large Aerospace and Defense company is looking to hire a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Power Electronics team in Connecticut. In this position, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of power electronic systems and components.

Principal Power Electronics Engineer Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of power electronic systems, including converters, inverters, and control systems, from concept to production.
  • Define technical requirements and specifications based on project goals and customer needs.
  • Conduct detailed analysis, simulation, and modeling of power electronic circuits and systems.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software engineers, and mechanical designers to develop power electronic components and systems.
  • Perform design verification, testing, and validation to ensure compliance with Customer and contract specifications and performance requirements.
  • Apply Design for X (DfX) methodologies including but not limited to Design for Cost, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturability into the products being developed.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to power electronics design processes and methodologies.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or PhD) preferred
  • 7+ years’ experience in the design and development of power electronic systems, preferably in power conversion or electric drive
  • Expertise in designing high-frequency switching power converters, inverters, and DC/DC converters
  • Proficiency in simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, MathCAD, PSpice, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of thermal management, EMI considerations, and reliability engineering principles
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams and projects

If you are interested in this position based in Danbury, CT, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com

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