Power Electronics Engineer
Electrical Engineer I
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking an individual for our Electrical Engineering department to provide power electronics engineering support to NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) Transformational Tools and Technologies' Alternative Propulsion Focus Area which develops next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies by innovating solutions for key next-generation hybrid electric propulsion sub-systems. The development strategy includes rapidly conducting analyses, designs, assemblies, integrations, ground test and flight test cycles to evaluate the potential of novel solutions. A key goal of this work is to create a rapid, novel system design methodology for next-generation hybrid propulsion through identifying and evaluating open-source software packages and artificial intelligence packages that have the potential to accelerate design cycles from idea to hardware flight implementation.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of power electronics and bi-directional DC/DC converters.
• Understanding of lithium chemistry battery packs, specifically the requirements of charge and discharge cycles.
• The ability to use ECAD tools (KiCAD) for circuit design and PCB layout.

Other Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills required to safely conduct experimental demonstrations on bi-directional DC/DC converter test beds.
• Understanding of AI tools to add in the generation of technical designs.
• Familiar with DC power buses, voltage regulation, and power flow management.
• Familiar with the use of AI models/tool to conduct research and aid in technical designs.

Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an electrical engineering program at and ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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