Job Description: The NASA John Glenn Research Center is seeking a highly experienced, self-motivated industry leading electrical engineer who can serve as a senior technical electrical engineering specialist for our high-power electric propulsion development for aeronautics projects focusing on small and larger aircraft applications. Seeking an individual with experience in design, and development of high power / high voltage power systems / electronic power conversion and high-speed high-power megawatt machines for aerospace applications and applying this knowledge base to the application of electrified aircraft propulsion and potentially space power applications. Job Responsibilities: Providing subject matter expert level review and advice for industry flight demonstrations creating and/or advancing enabling technology for light weight / high power / high voltage inverters, converters, fault protection devices, and electrical machines Leading and conducting research and testing on integrated MW-class aviation powertrain systems serve as an information resource to engineering/research within the laboratory or on related or similar projects, such as significant improvements to existing flight systems, including propulsion and power or measurement and instrumentation systems; provide expert advice in the evaluation of contractors' proposals in response to request for proposals for high power / high voltage power systems; written and oral communication of technical work to NASA, industry, and the public serve on standards and regulations committees and provide and analyze data to support modified or new aviation regulations and standards development and operation of testbeds to demonstrate the high power/high voltage concepts; Job Requirements: Able to manage several projects concurrently Experience in megawatt ac/dc power distribution as it relates to aeronautics Proficiency in high power design and development for electronics, switchgear, and motor controls in aircraft Proficiency with high power/high voltage regulators You must have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in either a) engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs or b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, Computer Science, Other fields of science. Qualification & Experience: Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high power electronics, motor control and electric machines Experience leading a high-performance team Experience communicating technical information Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position. The degree must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation. To find out if a school has an ABET accreditation, go to Job Details: Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Sarasota, FL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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