LTA Research

LTA Research

Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer

Sunnyvale, California · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$200kDetected 286 days ago
PythonMATLABAlgorithmsCompliancePCB DesignEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSignal ProcessingPower ElectronicsControlsLabVIEWSimulinkResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This unique position allows for hand-on participation through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental flight vehicle in collaboration with firmware and system teams.
  • We do not use SMS for marketing purposes, and we will never sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their promotional use.

Responsibilities

  • Develop power electronic control algorithms into firmware based on the control method and algorithms that satisfies the flight vehicle requirements
  • Work closely with firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms according to the system standards and rules
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (system design, prototyping and validation, system integration, and improvements)
  • Document controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance considerations.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions
  • Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.
  • LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking a motivated Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to help build an experimental 'lighter than air' flight vehicle.
  • You will work within a dynamic engineering and design team to conceptualize, rapidly prototype, test and implement innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of an electric airship.
  • We believe in fast-cycle development and approach to flight hardware development with the motto "build a little, test a little, learn a lot".

Requirements

  • BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Strong understanding of power converters, electric drives, and battery management systems
  • 5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on motor control and power electronics.
  • Knowledge of working with different digital signal processors (DSPs) and microcontrollers
  • Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.)
  • Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Python)
  • Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink preferred)
  • Experience in PCB design and its simulations tools
  • Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validation)
  • Preferred Qualifications

Nice to have

  • Master or PhD degree in Electrical engineering is preferred
  • Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), voltage and current control loops, and Park transform
  • Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power control
  • Knowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital circuits
  • Experience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232, etc)
  • Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal integrity
  • Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certification
  • Compliance Requirements

Compensation

  • $145k-$200k

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to help design and implement our control methods onto the electronics/power electronics hardware of our lighter than air flight vehicles.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

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