Power Controls Engineer
Core
Design, simulate, and validate closed-loop control algorithms for high-performance power electronic systems (DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives) using Simulink and PLECS for defense and aerospace applications.
Role type
Senior IC Power Controls Engineer
Builds
High-reliability power electronic systems with discrete SiC and GaN power stages
Domain
Defense and aerospace power electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Control system modeling and simulation (Simulink, PLECS), Control theory (z/s-domain, Bode analysis, state-space), Wide-bandgap device expertise (SiC, GaN), Stability analysis and compensator design, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, Embedded code generation workflows
Preferred skills
Embedded firmware (C/C++ for DSPs/MCs), Model-based design toolchains (Embedded Coder), Real-time HIL platforms (Typhoon, dSPACE), Advanced modulation techniques (SVM, DPWM), Design-for-Reliability (DFMEA), EMI mitigation strategies
Technologies
Simulink, PLECS, SiC, GaN, C/C++, Embedded Coder, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, OPAL-RT
Responsibilities
Design plant models and controller architectures for multi-kW power stages, Perform stability analysis and loop shaping to meet transient/EMI targets, Collaborate on gate drive tuning and switching-loss characterization, Execute HIL and PHIL test plans, Contribute to trade studies on converter topology and modulation strategy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
