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Acutronic

Electrical Power Engineer III

Austin, TX · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

Electrical Power Engineer III Acutronic is looking for an Electrical Power Engineer III within ... * Assist in designing and developing firmware and software to support power systems. * Hands‑on ...

Acutronic

Electrical Power Engineer III

Austin, TX · On-site

Acutronic is looking for a Electrical Power Engineer III within Acutronic's Aerospace Components ... Analog front end conditioning for various sensors * Assist in designing and developing firmware and ...

WSP

High Voltage Power Systems Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a High Voltage Power Systems Engineer for ... * Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering ...

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High Voltage Power Systems Engineer

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What is the difference between Assistant Power Engineer vs Power Engineer?

AspectAssistant Power EngineerPower Engineer
CertificationsTypically requires a diploma or certification in power engineeringRequires a professional engineering license or certification
Work EnvironmentAssists in operating and maintaining power plant equipmentManages and oversees power plant operations independently
ResponsibilitiesSupports routine tasks, monitoring, and minor repairsPerforms complex troubleshooting, system management, and decision-making

The main difference between an Assistant Power Engineer and a Power Engineer lies in their level of responsibility and certification. Assistant Power Engineers support operational tasks under supervision, while Power Engineers independently manage plant operations. Both roles are essential in the power industry, with the assistant position serving as a stepping stone to full certification and responsibility.

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Electrical Power Engineer III

Acutronic

Austin, TX • On-site

$110 - $170/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Electrical Power Engineer III

Acutronic is looking for an Electrical Power Engineer III within Acutronic’s Aerospace Components Division. The engineer will have broad hands‑on responsibility for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from proposal through qualification testing and production support, influencing power circuit development and advancing Acutronic Aerospace Components in the marketplace.

Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed electrical design and development of power systems for product lines: Actuation Systems, Turbo Generators, Power Generation, Conversion, and Distribution, Micro‑thrust Turbines.
  • Support proposal efforts: assess customer system‑level requirements, develop derived requirements, produce requirements compliance matrix, generate engineering models, contribute to cost estimates and project schedules.
  • Develop detailed power system performance models using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.
  • Design and develop power electronic hardware cradle to grave: component selection, schematic capture, simulation, PCB layout, analyses for motor control, active rectification, DC‑DC conversion, 3‑phase, distribution.
  • Integrate sensors for closed‑loop control: resolver, VDT, pressure, current, HED; analog front‑end conditioning.
  • Assist in designing and developing firmware and software to support power systems.
  • Hands‑on bring up, integration, troubleshooting of power generation systems.
  • Design and develop test stands, fixtures, procedures for validation/verification of power systems for embedded electronics.
  • Perform validation and verification of product requirements.
  • Prepare documentation for customer and internal deliverables (reports, presentations).
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (required); Master’s preferred.
  • At least eight years of experience designing and developing motor controls, electromechanical control systems, power conditioning and distribution systems (2+kW).
  • Experience with firmware navigation in power electronic systems, failure investigation and RCCA, safety and reliability assessment (MTBF/FTA), aerospace configuration management.
  • Prior experience in an aerospace quality control (AS9100) and manufacturing environment preferred.
Benefits
  • Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Company‑paid holidays and paid time off.
  • 9/80 schedule.

Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact HR@acutronic.com or phone 412.926.1200.

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