General Dynamics Electric Boat · 2 hours ago
Power Electronic Controls/Software Development Engineer
New London, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Power Electronic Controls/Software Development Engineer to support the design and integration of power conversion equipment for next-generation submarine power distribution systems. The role involves analysis modeling and simulation of power regulation control algorithms and requires collaboration with software development teams and vendor oversight.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Component engineering tasks include development of technical specifications, functional requirements derived from overall system requirements, creation of component test procedures, and review of vendor design deliverables
Troubleshooting and resolution of issues with software and control algorithms for critical power applications is necessary
Works in collaboration with government prime contractors on development of common power electronic hardware building blocks that will be used to design power conversion equipment in the future for other applications and military platforms
Knowledge of power electronic devices, inverter and converter conversion circuits, switching pulse width modulation techniques, and voltage/current feedback regulation controllers is required
Technical analysis using MATLAB, evaluation of vendor hardware and software design reports is performed to help ensure compliance with requirements
Vendor Management and oversight for program and technical product development
Managing successful integration with shipboard arrangements and all interfacing electrical and mechanical systems
Review, adjudication of technical comments, and approval of all vendor reports
Review and concurrence with all interfacing ship design documentation
Preparation of technical correspondence to government customers regarding design development and requirements management
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required
0 – 4 years experience
Preferred
Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment and be able to work with established configuration management processes
Prior experience in developing graphics, simulations, critical processor software, and interfacing with submarine electronics are preferred and networking knowledge is desirable
Skills in scripting, along with Real-Time Operating Systems and relational and object-oriented databases are desirable
The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills, including the ability to write and analyze software test results
Candidates must be self-motivated individuals with a good ability to communicate with internal and external customers and management
Benefits
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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