Analog Power Design Engineer

Role: Analog Power Design Engineer. Client: Defense-Aerospace. Hourly Rate: up to $58/hr W2, non-benefited. Length: Long-term Contract. Location: McLeansville, NC. Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

Strong background in DC power design, specifically focusing on analog circuit design; Experience with High Voltage DC (HVDC) power modules and transmission systems, with a strong preference for systems operating at 1,000V or higher; Designing and testing circuit cards and hardware intended for underwater or extreme environments; Multiple power topology design experience, ranging from low-power signal conditioning to high-power converters (kW+); Deep understanding of power electronics, semiconductor selection for high-stress environments, and HVDC technology; Backgrounds in oil and gas, solar, or battery sectors are highly applicable, provided there is strong DC power design experience; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to have

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire; Expert-level understanding of electrical engineering CAD tools and mixed-signal circuit analysis; experience with Altium or Mentor Graphics is a significant plus; Solid use of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories in analog design and instrumentation; Advanced background in feedback loops and control systems; Comprehensive understanding of power system architecture, grounding, and isolation for subsea or marine environments; Strong troubleshooting ability: must be able to diagnose a problem by narrowing the point of failure sequentially through components; Use of specialized laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes for development, testing, and troubleshooting; Experience in writing specifications, requirements, and verification procedures for complex electronic systems and components; Motivation to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, and component selection for both legacy and new designs; Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams