Job description

Moog Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Emerging areas of focus include metal additive manufacturing, blockchain for supply chain, sensor integration, and propulsion test facilities.

Moog is looking for a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to join the Engineering department at the Blacksburg facility,

located at 1215 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for circuit-level design, simulation, and troubleshooting in support of power supply and inverter applications. Applications are highly varied, from low-voltage, low-power Point of Load supplies for the electronics boards embedded in our products to high-power resonant converters for our next generation Non-Contacting Power Transmission systems. Applications range from 10W to 10kW+.;

Current project portfolio includes High Efficiency Resonant architectures for wireless power transfer, Wide bandgap power converters in various AC/DC, DC/DC and bidirectional applications including Generator power Converter, Gimbal motor drive, etc.

• Requires work in a team environment consisting of firmware, PCB, mechanical designers and working closely with project managers.
• Manage products from concept to production within tight schedule constraints and requires support of products through the complete life cycle.
• Direct small team on Power electronics projects.
• Read and interpret customer specifications and understands how the specification applies to the electronics
• Uses strong thermal design skills to select component packages and design appropriate thermal interfaces
• Circuit design for electro-magnetic interference and susceptibility attenuation
• Select/analyze/test/document electronic component suitability in support of new product lines and existing product lines
• Design, Simulate and prepares schematic design of circuitry for Power Electronics systems Magnetics design and evaluation (transformers, inductors)
• Development of prototype tests and the testing of prototype power electronics systems and controls which include (but not limited to):
• Performance testing to specification
• Thermal characterizing of systems
• Power analysis
• Reliability testing, Noise testing, Environmental testing
• Provides technical support for prototype builds.
• Analyzes failed units from internal manufacturing and in the field.
• Evaluates customer returns and line rejects to determine the root cause, and the design and development of dedicated test equipment for testing power transfer systems and electronics boards.
• Oversees preproduction builds of Power Electronics systems
• Assists purchasing department in selecting suitable suppliers.
• Direct outside activities such as regulatory or other third party testing.
• Provide field support and visit customers on an as needed basis.
• Work with CPES at Virginia Tech to stay on top of technology advancement
• Other tasks as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in EE or similar is required with a minimum of 7 years of power electronics experience.
• This position requires access to U.S. Export Controlled Information.

Ideal candidate would have experience in the following areas.

• Schematic generation
• Circuit/subcircuit analysis
• Control loop analysis and design
• Microprocessor Control
• Matlab simulation
• Analysis and design of DC/DC circuits
• Analysis and design of power factor correction circuits
• Ability to document technical information, such as engineering reports MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with emphasis in Power Electronics with a minimum of 4 years of power electronics experience is preferred.
• Regulatory environment (UL, CE)
• Software Repository usage for code development
• Qualification of design through regulatory channels (i.e. UL, CE, etc).
• Qualification of design to objective standards (i.e. DO-160, MIL 417, etc.)

Benefits of working at Moog

• Great Medical Coverage that starts on first day of employment
• 401k Match
• Profit Share
• Onsite Clinic, Pharmacy, and Gym
• Tuition Reimbursement
• An amazing company culture (4.5 out of 5 starts on Glassdoor)

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trust each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Your Future Starts Here!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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