Job Description
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 pow