Power Systems Engineer

Acara Solution is looking for a Power Systems Engineer for our client located in McLeansville, NC . This is a contract or contract-to-direct position (they frequently convert the contractors). The hourly pay rate is up to $73 / hour.

• As an electrical engineer for Undersea Systems, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing Undersea Communication Systems.
• Solid use of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Analog design and instrumentation (design and analysis).
• Circuit board test and troubleshooting expertise.
• Isolated Switching Converters.
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in multiple power topology design from few watts to KW+ converters.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the use of specialized laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment for development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in working in a lab environment building circuit cards, assemblies, and modules.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in writing specifications, requirements, and verification procedures for complex electronic systems and components.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Worst Case Circuit Analysis and FMEA for both design and diagnosis applications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technology trends with Research & Development (R&D), as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• High Voltage DC Power systems / Module design.
• High voltage applications, power transmission systems, power electronics and HVDC technology.
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed Signal circuit analysis/design.
• Circuit Design expertise.
• Fiber optic experience with transmitters, receivers, optical passives and fiber handling.
• Good troubleshooting ability be able to diagnose a problem by narrowing the point of failure sequentially through components.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.