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IPS Component Engineer I - Systems

Department 489 is part of the Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Directorate responsible for developing components for the COLUMBIA Class and the SSN(X) main propulsion systems (MPS). The SSN(X) Components and Technology department is seeking engineers to support SSN(X) and other technical areas within the department. The SSN(X) Main Propulsion Motor Drive (MPD) department has four key areas of responsibility:
 
  • SSN(X) MPD Technology development: support development of electric drive technology for the next generation attack submarine. This work includes supporting trade studies, performing electrical analysis of key subcomponents, interface development, and establishing requirements. The MPD development represents the evolution of the Columbia Class MPD program through the optimization of existing characteristics, integration of lessons learned, and deployment of advanced features to support the new platform’s submarine propulsion system needs
  • Large Scale Vehicle LSV-2: developed as an in-water demonstrator of advanced electric drive and external hull technologies. The tasking for LSV-2 includes technical troubleshooting, motor drive refurbishment/sustainment activities, drive control electronics upgrades, and spare component acquisition efforts
  • Columbia Class Small Scale Test Bed SSTB: developed to support testing and evaluation of the Columbia Class propulsion system control performance. The component controls utilize MATLAB to support rapid-prototyping in the scaled-down propulsion system. The SSTB efforts involve troubleshooting of emergent full scale propulsion issues and testing of updated main propulsion controller software releases.  Future plans will be to leveraging existing hardware and facility to support follow-on SSN(X) development/risk mitigation activities
  • Internal Research and Development: Responsibilities include the design, development and analysis of advanced power electronic, feedback control systems and power system applications. Advanced power electronic applications include PWM power converters, electromagnetic machines, with low speed high torque permanent magnet motors, linear motors, and high speed generators. Additional responsibilities include mathematical and computer analysis of advanced power electronics, and power systems for performance predictions. Duties may also include prototype and test of scaled hardware
 

Education/ Experience

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or higher
  • 0-2 years of related Engineering experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
Preferred:
  • Master Degree 
  • Experience or related education desired in the design, analysis, or test of power electronic systems and electromechanical machines
  • Experience with digital signal processing and non-linear, dynamic analysis a plus
  • Classes in electromechanical energy conversion, electric drives, digital controls, power electronics, and electric machines
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink tools is a benefit

Skills

  • Strong communication skills and high motivation