Power Electronics Design Engineer

Business Overview

Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
Business Unit: Systems and Support
Function: Engineering

About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, 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.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. 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.

Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our West Hartford, CT team. 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

•Collaborate with other cross-functional team leads and engineers to plan and execute projects, ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines.
•Perform requirements development, allocation, and compliance assessment
•Generate block diagrams for various design concepts, system and circuit topologies
•Perform preliminary and detailed analyses or simulations
•Ensure overall compliance to TECS internal processes (e.g. NPI, Standard Work, Design Reviews)
•Meet or exceed DFx, Design-To-Cost and Design-To-Weight targets
•Support internal and external customer meetings
•Perform Design Assurance and/or Qualification Testing
•Support the transition of a program from development to production

Qualifications

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 kW) 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.

In addition, the candidate should have experience with power electronics modeling and simulation tools (PLEX, SABER, System Vision), be capable of safely working with high power electronics, power sources and test instrumentation, experience with various motor technologies (BLDC and PMAC), and experience and knowledge of high power rotating machinery (compressors, fans and pumps). Knowledge and experience with environmental control systems is a plus.

Desired Skills

Technical
•Simulation Tools (LTSpice, SABER, PLEX, System Vision, MathWorks/Simulink)
•Analysis Tools (Mathcad, MS Excel, Minitab, Matlab)
•CAD Tools (Mentor Graphics suite: PADS, Hyperlynx, DxDesigner)
•Documentation Tools (MS Word/PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, Nuance)
•Requirements & Configuration Management (Teamcenter, DOORs)
•H/W Programming Languages (Labview, Visual Basic, eTPU micro-code)
•FPGA/PLD devices (from Actel, Xilinx, Altera)

Non-Technical
•Schedule Tracking (MS Project)
•Internet (SharePoint, 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

Vision and Mission

Our Vision:
As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:
We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:
1.Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2.Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
3.Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4.Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5.Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

EHS

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Code of Conduct

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

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. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements. Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.