Electrical Engineer

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA system integration and development. 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
• United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance

Highly Desirable:

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

Immediate Requirements/Projects:

• High Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/inverters
• MV converters at power levels of 50kW to 500kW linked together for higher power levels up in MWs
• Typhoon and PLECS 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

Benefits:

RCT offers a competitive 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.