Salary Range: 145000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking a motivated Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to help build an experimental ‘lighter than air’ flight vehicle. You will work within a dynamic engineering and design team to conceptualize, rapidly prototype, test and implement innovative solutions for the design, fabrication, and assembly of an electric airship. We believe in fast-cycle development and approach to flight hardware development with the motto "build a little, test a little, learn a lot". This unique position allows for hand-on participation through all phases of development, from concept to flight of an experimental flight vehicle in collaboration with firmware and system teams.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Power Electronics Control Engineer to help design and implement our control methods onto the electronics/power electronics hardware of our lighter than air flight vehicles.

Responsibilities

Develop power electronic control algorithms into firmware based on the control method and algorithms that satisfies the flight vehicle requirements
Work closely with firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms according to the system standards and rules
Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (system design, prototyping and validation, system integration, and improvements)
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performance
Document controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance considerations.
Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions
Participate in testing of the integrated electrical systems, including bring up process, debugging, and checking the signal integrity, etc.
Reading electrical drawings and schematics and help with the integration process
Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.

Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Strong understanding of power converters, electric drives, and battery management systems
5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on motor control and power electronics.
Knowledge of working with different digital signal processors (DSPs) and microcontrollers
Experience in modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric machines (MATLAB and MATLAB/Simulink preferred)
Experience in PCB design and its simulations tools
Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.)
Start to finish ownership of hardware (design, prototype, and validation)
Experience in development of digital and analog interfaces for PC-based systems, especially (Labview, Matlab, Python)

Preferred Qualifications

Master or PhD degree in Electrical engineering is preferred
Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), voltage and current control loops, and Park transform
Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power control
Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for aerospace applications and the path to certification
Knowledge of basic control theory and its implementation in analog/digital circuits
Experience in implementing different automotive and aerospace communication protocols (CAN, RS232, etc)
Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery systems.
Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and electrical signal integrity

What We Offer!

Relocation assistance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Parental leave
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching up to 6%
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Compliance Requirements

Criminal background check clearance
Drug test clearance wherever applicable

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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

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