Staff Power Converter Controls Engineer

Company OverviewAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized MV power converter system that is a Solid State replacement for the legacy MV transformer while enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement controls for high voltage, bi-directional power electronics as well as algorithms for system power management. You will play a key role in developing high-reliability controls to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable energy delivery.Collaborate with power electronics design engineers to select power converter topologies and microcontrollers/processors for PWM control.Simulate and validate control algorithms using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECSImplement controls and protections using advanced hardware peripherals to ensure high efficiency switching and safe operationUse Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms for development and regression testingBuild features to meet compliance standards and take the product through compliance testingQualificationsTechnical degree or equivalent industry experience in electronics engineering5+ years of experience in DC/DC converter and Active Front End controlsStrong electrical engineering fundamentals and high proficiency in C/C++ codingHands on experience with simulation tools like MATLAB, PLECS, LT SPICE as well as scripting languages like PythonExperience with grid-connected power systems, including grid-forming or grid-following inverter controls and related compliance standardsShipped a power electronics converter and went through all stages from design and board bring-up to compliance certification and product rampExcellent written and verbal communications in EnglishWillingness and ability to travel up to 10% including internationallyPIe4e9f7397225-35196-38252198