Sr. Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics Design | West Hartford, CT

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  • Location: West Hartford, CT

  • Company: Triumph Group

to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents.

We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage. Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace

system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH. About the Job Triumph Engine Control Systems’ Electronics Engineering department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer position to join our team in West Hartford, CT. Our Power Electronics Design

Engineers develop unique solutions that perform actuator controls, motor controls, environmental controls, electro-mechanical sensor interfacing, fuel/fluid regulation, digital communication, and input power conditioning.

Additionally, these individuals possess a broad knowledge across many areas of Avionic Systems ranging from EMI, EMC and Lightning compliance, Environmental, Test and Systems Architecture, to name a few. Responsibilities The Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer will execute all technical aspects of a given program while ensuring that cost, schedule, and company objectives are being met. Additionally, they will work alongside fellow engineers across multiple disciplines, including Systems, Software, Mechanical & Packaging, Hydro-mechanical, Environmental, Project and Program Management.

MSEE, with coursework in power electronics, motors and motor drive technology Greater than 4 - years of relevant Aerospace-Avionics design experience preferred. Greater than 2 - years of direct experience in Power Electronics and Control System Design Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.

S. Citizenship, U. S. Permanent Residence, or U. S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions Qualifications The candidate should have excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, must be able to work independently or on cross functional teams and possess good interpersonal/team skills. Experience with the use of various analytical and layout tools, generating test procedures, writing technical reports, and working with lab equipment including meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and data acquisition systems are all required skills.

The candidate will work alongside fellow engineers across multiple disciplines, including Systems, Software, Mechanical & Packaging, Hydro-mechanical, Environmental, Project and Program Management. Background MSEE, with coursework in power electronics, motors and motor drive technology Greater than 4 - years of relevant Aerospace-Avionics design experience preferred.

Greater than 2 - years of direct experience in Power Electronics and Control System Design Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills. Experience High power AC (3-PH, variable frequency input, 120/208/440VAC) design and development High power DC input motor drive (1 - 100 k W) design and development High power Boost Converter design and development High voltage DC Inverter design and development Power System Design - Power System Noise, System Simulation and Modeling, Solid State Transmitters, Tube Transmitters, High Voltage Design, Power Sources, Generators Power Conversion - AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS), Resonant Circuits, Synchronization, Noise Controls Power Distribution - Ground, Air, and Space, Power Generation, Line Voltage, High Current, Low Voltage, Micro-Power, DC, AC, Multi-Phase Power Control, Fault Reporting, Isolation, Protection Circuits, Redundant Systems Power Sub-System Design - Filters, Harmonic Control, EMI, Circuit Simulation, Magnetics, Protective Relay Systems, Short Circuit and Stress Analyses Control Systems - Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, Command Generation, Inertial Stabilization Texas Instruments TMS320F28335 (motor controller) DSP hardware and C software design and development for variable speed drives incorporating vectored sensor and sensor less motor drive algorithms Rectifier and Inverter designs using discrete and COTS IGBT technology Full life cycle engineering support of Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) in accordance with RTCA DO-254.

Desired Skills Knowledge and experience with environmental control systems is a plus. Simulation Tools (LTSpice, SABER, PLEX, System Vision, Math Works/Simulink) Analysis Tools (Mathcad, MS Excel, Minitab, Matlab) CAD Tools (Mentor Graphics suite: PADS, Hyperlynx, Dx Designer) Documentation Tools (MS Word/Power Point, Visio, Adobe, Nuance) Requirements & Configuration Management (Teamcenter, DOORs) H/W Programming Languages (Labview, Visual Basic, e TPU micro-code) FPGA/PLD devices (from Actel, Xilinx, Altera) Schedule Tracking (MS Project) Internet (Share Point, Intranet) Knowledge of Test and Manufacturing processes in an aerospace electronics environment.

Knowledge of DO-160 and MIL-STD 461 requirements for aerospace electronics.

Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options) Healthcare spending accounts Paid parental leave Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disability and life insurance Incentives and performance-based rewards Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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