Principal 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 discrete SiC and GaN FETs for defense and aerospace applications.
Role type
Principal Power Controls Engineer (acting SME)
Builds
High-reliability power electronic systems for military and aerospace platforms
Domain
Defense and Aerospace power electronics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Control system modeling and simulation (Simulink, PLECS), Control theory (z-domain, s-domain, state-space), Wide-bandgap device expertise (SiC, GaN), Stability analysis and loop shaping, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, Embedded code generation workflows
Preferred skills
Embedded firmware development (C/C++), Real-time HIL platforms, Advanced modulation techniques, Design-for-Reliability (DFMEA), EMI mitigation strategies
Technologies
Simulink, PLECS, Embedded Coder, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, OPAL-RT, TI C2000, STM32
Responsibilities
Design plant models and controller architectures for multi-kW power stages, Perform stability analysis and compensator design, Collaborate on gate drive tuning and switching-loss characterization, Define and execute HIL and PHIL test plans, Contribute to trade studies on converter topology and modulation strategy
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
