POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Are you searching for a power/electronics engineering position that requires solving tough, critical challenges to increase our nation's defense capability? Do you enjoy collaboration and striving to develop groundbreaking ideas in power system design and analysis? We are seeking a creative power systems/electronics engineer to help us develop next-generation power systems and associated technologies for radar, EO/IR, electronic warfare, communications, and space systems. As a member of the Power Systems Engineering Section within the Sensor Technologies Group, you'll be joining a diverse and multi-disciplined team that is advancing state-of-the-art sensor systems. This position provides an opportunity to design innovative power conversion and distribution equipment using digital control algorithms to address present-day and future challenges for multiple sponsors across various domains. The Power Systems Engineering Section focuses on developing techniques and concepts to protect the upstream electric plant against highly dynamic load profiles. As a Power Systems/Electronics Engineer You will perform requirements trade-off studies, validate requirement feasibility, and perform analysis to recommend technical approaches that meet sponsor needs. You will provide power system expertise during system integration and performance testing not only at land-based test sites but including on the tactical systems aboard Navy ships. Have a MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent with 3+ years experience (or a Bachelors Degree with 5+ years) with a focus on power conversion and power systems. Have experience in analog and digital control theory and stability analysis. Have experience using Typhoon, Speedgoat, or other hardware digital control implementations to perform real-time digital control prototyping. Are proficient at using in Matlab/Simulink/Simscape to analyze and simulate power converters and power systems. Have experience in SABER or SPICE or other circuit analysis tools. Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or test events at government or contractor sites. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance prior to starting and ultimately a Secret clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Have a doctoral degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or control theory. Have experience in thermal design and analysis. Have an understanding of Naval power generation and distribution. Have experience with EMI/EMC testing and design mitigation techniques. Can help guide and mentor early career engineers. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity of perspectives, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.