RCT Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA system integration and development in our Power Systems Division. This position is located in Baltimore, MD and on-site presence is necessary. More specifically, a qualified Electrical Engineer candidate will be involved in:

Control PCB design and testing of SiC based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives
Design and test DSP based digital control algorithms, FPGA supported pulse-width-modulators, and development of computer-based interface for digital control PCBs
Detailed digital control PCB designs including integration of FPGAs, A/D converters, and communications protocols including CAN, RS485, Modbus, and high-speed fiber
Design embedded control algorithms, harmonic compensators, software PLLs, and other embedded algorithms
Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop test setups, control PCBs, and control algorithms

Minimum Requirements:

BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required, with minimum 3.3 GPA. MS and PhDs a plus
8 years of progressively responsible experience as an Electrical Engineer. Hands-on power systems experience, preferred
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Preference may be given to candidates with:

Experience applying embedded software for motor drives, ac-dc, and dc-ac conversion
Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs. Direct work with TI C2000 DSPs and Altera FPGAs, a plus
Hands-on experience with OPAL-RT, Typhoon, or other HIL platforms

Immediate Requirements/Projects include:

Development of computer software interfaces for controlling high power converters
FPGA and DSP development of AC-DC and DC-DC control algorithms
Power levels 50kW to 500kW converters/inverters that are linked together for higher power levels up in MWs
Typhoon and MyWay PE Expert Controller-Hardware-in-the-loop development of a modular multi-level converter and real-time model implementations
Navy (surface & sub), Army vehicles and infrastructure, Aircraft

RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Generous PTO and Sick Time
Life Insurance
Flexible schedules available

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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