Job title: Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Aerospace / Space / Defence
Skills: Power Electronics Controls Engineering C/C++ Germany
Salary type: Annual
Salary: €80,000.00 EUR
Location: Salem, BW
Job published: 23-11-2023
Job ID: 32117
Contact name: Stuart Bennett
Contact email: stuart.bennett@ampererecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer

Do you have a keen interest in pushing the boundaries of technology and want to work on next-generation technology, that will be launched into space? If so, this role might be for you!

We are seeking a Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer who will be responsible for hardware integration for low-power drives and lower than 2kW DC/DC converters and coding of the controller firmware using C/C++.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Detailed Design of communication interfaces and control algorithms
  • validation of the Detailed Design by simulation, analysis and breadboarding
  • Definition and Design of Test Set-Up / Test SW

To be considered for this Power Electronics Control and Firmware Engineer vacancy you will need a degree in electronics and electrical engineering and proven background in the following:

  • Skills in digital control of SMPS and CAN, RS-485,-422,-232 Protocols
  • Good understanding of power supplies, principles of DC-DC converters and experience working with instrumentation and lab equipment
  • Experience with power processing electronics circuits, utilizing FPGAs and real-time microcontrollers (e.g., C2000).

If this role is of interest, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.