Electrical Engineer-Power Electronics Embedded Controls

Job Title

Electrical Engineer-Power Electronics Embedded Controls

Job Classification

Salary/Exempt

Organizational Unit

Naval Nuclear Laboratory -> New Design -> Shipboard Electrical Systems

Location

West Mifflin - West Mifflin, PA 15122 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering/Science

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for a team member to develop control and regulation architectures for high performance power conversion systems. NNL develops nuclear propulsion systems for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. The Power System Development unit is responsible for developing the power electronics embedded control systems that are integrated into the electrical power distribution systems in U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion plants. The successful candidate will be a key player in developing the vision and advanced architecture concepts for the next generation of power electronics embedded control systems. If you want to join a technical team committed to a significant purpose and mission, apply now!

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Becoming subject matter expert on developingfunctional and performance requirements, testing, and troubleshooting of our cognizant hardware products
• Performing evaluations of power systems functional and performance requirements to inform the conceptual and architecture design of future products and modifications to existing products
• Modeling, analyzing, and specifying embedded control systems for power conversion with respect to system configuration, software logic, and electronic hardware design
• Write and maintain embedded control system requirements defining the functionality of, and interfaces to, electronic hardware, embedded software, user interfaces, and target systems
• Collaboration with stakeholder organizations to identify and address technical issues occurring during development, integration, and deployment of cognizant products
• Development of test procedures and test setups, and performing laboratory testing of power electronics hardware to validate requirements, verify performance to requirements, and prove robustness of design
• Developing, evaluating, and testing power electronics and control concepts for next generation applications.

Required Skills

Advanced:

• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Senior:

• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

The successful candidate will possess any or all of the below desired attributes:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering
• Control systems modeling and analysis using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools. Experience with power regulation/conversion controls preferred
• Demonstrated can-do approach, self-motivation, and personal accountability
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a teaming environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Experience in developing mission and safety critical systems
• Experience in power electronics, power systems, or embedded control systems
• Knowledge and design experience with 3-phase electrical systems
• Knowledge of power semiconductors and various pulse width modulation techniques

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana.

As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP) may require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date, subject to approved disability or religious accommodations. We understand this federal requirement is subject to litigation and enforcement may change.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity