Principal Power Electrical Engineer

RTX RTX · Aerospace · huntsville, AL +1 · Engineering

Principal Power Electrical Engineer role at RTX in Huntsville, AL, focusing on the design, analysis, simulation, and testing of power conversion circuitry. Requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on linear converters and non-isolated topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost). The role involves guiding ECAD personnel, presenting technical data, and working within project schedules. A U.S. government security clearance is mandatory.

What you'd actually do

  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.
  2. Guide Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation.
  3. Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule.
  4. Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff.

Skills

Required

  • STEM degree
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Design, analysis, simulation, and/or test experience with linear converters
  • Experience with non-isolated converter topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost)
  • Experience with analog electronic design and analysis (FET, BJT, Op-amp circuits)

Nice to have

  • Lab experience specific to power electronics and/or controls electronics
  • Software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or printed circuit board layout
  • Document designs and circuit performance verification
  • Fundamental power conversion concepts, components, and techniques
  • Linear controls and motor drive techniques
  • Digital power control
  • Military specifications
  • Transformer and inductor design considerations
  • Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) concerns
  • Voltages > 400V and/or power > 10kW
  • Program management tools such as Earned Value
  • Proposal development
  • Ability to design to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines (thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, quality)
  • Self-starter
  • Function in a dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and time management skills
  • Isolated converter topologies (flyback, half-bridge, full-bridge, push-pull)
  • Circuit card assembly-level power architecture trades
  • System-level power architecture trades
  • Power converter specification development
  • SIMPLIS, Saber, Mathcad
  • Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Hyperlynx
  • Liaison between program and functional management

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
  • minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • Minimum of 8 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.