LTA Research · 2 weeks ago
Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expLTA Research and Exploration is an aerospace start-up seeking a motivated Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to help build an experimental ‘lighter than air’ flight vehicle. The role involves designing and implementing control methods onto the electronics/power electronics hardware of the flight vehicles, collaborating with a dynamic engineering team, and participating in all phases of development from concept to flight.
AerospaceAir TransportationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sophia Liou
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)
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performance
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
Participate in testing of the integrated electrical systems, including bring up process, debugging, and checking the signal integrity, etc
Reading electrical drawings and schematics and help with the integration process
Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink preferred)
Experience in PCB design and its simulations tools
Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.)
Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validation)
Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Python)
Preferred
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 environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certification
Knowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital circuits
Experience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232, etc)
Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery systems
Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal integrity
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Parental leave
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching up to 6%
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Company
LTA Research
LTA Research is an aviation company that manufactures experimental and certified manned and remotely piloted airships.
201-500 employees
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