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Power System Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD
14 days ago
$90,000 - $230,000

Job Description

Join the Johns Hopkins APL as a Power Systems Engineer and tackle critical challenges in power system design and analysis. Collaborate with a talented team to create innovative solutions for radar, electronic warfare, and space systems, while contributing to national defense.

Key Responsibilities

  • Explore and develop new technologies for power systems and subsystems
  • Develop state-of-the-art breadboards and advanced prototypes
  • Perform requirements trade-off studies and validate feasibility
  • Analyze and review power system designs and concepts
  • Evolve power systems modeling and simulation tools
  • Provide power system expertise during system integration and testing

Required Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 3+ years experience (or a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years)
  • Experience in analog and digital control theory and stability analysis
  • Experience using Typhoon, Speedgoat, or other hardware digital control implementations for real-time digital control prototyping
  • Experience in power conversion design and testing of AC/DC and DC/DC converters
  • Proficient in Matlab/Simulink/Simscape for analyzing and simulating power systems
  • Experience in SABER or SPICE or other circuit analysis tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings or tests
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or control theory
  • Experience in thermal design and analysis
  • Experience with generator and motor dynamic modeling
  • Experience in magnetic design
  • Understanding of Naval power generation and distribution
  • Experience with EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation techniques
  • Ability to guide and mentor early career engineers

Benefits & Perks

Robust education assistance programUnparalleled retirement contributionsHealthy work/life balanceComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityPaid time offFlexible spending accountsTraining and development opportunities