

Power Electronics Engineer
Actalent
Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005183955
Shelby, NC
**POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT-GEN ENGINE SYSTEMS FOR A TOP AEROSPACE COMPANY IN THE WORLD!!!**
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of input power stages for Motor Control Units (MCUs). This role involves working with advanced rectifier systems and requires a deep understanding of high-power 3-phase AC systems.
Job Duties
- Lead the design and development of the input power stage for MCUs.
- Develop a 12-pulse rectifier built upon a 3-phase to 6-phase autotransformer.
- Create a 6-pulse rectifier directly from a 3-phase AC supply.
- Ensure efficient and reliable AC to DC conversion for high-power applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power systems into actuator products.
- Conduct performance analysis and optimization of power conversion systems.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience working with at least 5kVA 3-phase AC systems.
- At least 5 years of experience with Altium for PCB design.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing high-power rectifier systems.
- Proficiency in using Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead projects.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience with DO-178C / ED-12C certification.
- Experience with DO-254 / ED-80 and/or ARP4754 is a plus.
- Actuator, Airborne Mechanics or Motion Mechanics experience is a plus.
- SOLE US citizenship required.
- Security clearance is a plus.
Compensation:$76
Contact Information
Email: mhouck@actalentservices.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.