Power Technology Associates, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior or Principal Embedded Control Engineer – High-Power Electronics Compensation: To $175K+ Location: North of Boston
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expPower Technology Associates, Inc. is a mid-sized, innovation-focused technology manufacturer seeking an experienced engineer to develop embedded control firmware for multi-kilowatt power-conversion systems. The role involves leading the development of digital control features and collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to advance new products.
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U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Rich Cardarella
Responsibilities
Lead development of DSP-based digital control features for complex power-electronics platforms within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Architect and implement communication interfaces among system-level modules
Perform analytical modeling and implement advanced control algorithms for power converters and RF/microwave-driven subsystems
Define, document, and execute design-verification test plans; summarize results and recommend tradeoffs to optimize control-firmware performance
Create and maintain firmware documentation, configuration artifacts, and release records
Work closely with hardware and power-electronics engineers to integrate controls with system components
Participate in cross-functional efforts to advance new products that rely heavily on precision power delivery
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
Proven track record developing firmware from concept through release using DSPs and C/C++ and/or MATLAB/Simulink
Hands-on experience with digital control for one or more of the following: resonant inverters, buck/boost converters, PFC topologies, or similar architectures
Strong understanding of common power-electronics topologies and their associated closed-loop digital control methods
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to break down complex system behaviors
Proficiency with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power meters, and related diagnostics
Preferred
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or model-based test environments
Experience with version-control workflows
Familiarity with GUI tools that support hardware bring-up or test automation
Industry experience with complex, high-value industrial or scientific equipment (semiconductor tools, RF systems, or comparable platforms)
Benefits
Competitive compensation including bonus
Strong benefits
Sign-on incentive
Company
Power Technology Associates, Inc.
Power Technology Associates is a boutique recruiting firm specializing exclusively in power electronics, with over 45 years of industry experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Rich Cardarella
President
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