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Prattwhitney

Generator Systems Principal Electrical Engineer

sudbury, MA

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About this opportunity

Prattwhitney lists this Generator Systems Principal Electrical Engineer opportunity in sudbury, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

Raytheon is a global integrated defense and aerospace company dedicated to helping nations defend freedoms and deter aggression.

Location and Role Type

Location: Marlborough, MA (Boston Post Rd, BLDG 3). Position: On-site. Shift: 1st shift, 100% on-site.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Candidate must have an active security clearance or be able to obtain one after day1.

Responsibilities

Work with vendors to optimize generator systems based on system and customer requirements.

Provide support for legacy generator systems.

Collaborate with a team of engineers and vendors to develop designs based on system performance and operational specifications.

Analyze, simulate, test, and document power generation and conversion (and related analog) circuitry.

Help develop best practices for power generation and related technologies.

Resolve production and obsolescence issues related to existing generator product designs.

Support in‑field and reach‑back troubleshooting, subsystem/component/benchtop repairs and regression testing.

Instrument and collect measurements on equipment (voltage, current, temperature) using electronic test and data acquisition equipment.

Present reviews of technical data to program leadership, technical staff, and customer community.

Manage related risk discussions.

Lead small teams to success with schedule, budget, and technical execution.

Engage in personal technical growth and facilitate technical growth in peers and junior engineers.

Travel to Tewksbury, MA; Marlborough, MA; Andover, MA; Woburn, MA; and/or Pelham, NH as required.

Department Design Focus

Electric Generator controls & operation engineering for wound‑field synchronous generators and excitation controls for both stationary and mobile applications (30kW to 3000kW).

Power System Design – Power System Simulation and Modeling, Solid State Transmitters, Tube Transmitters, High Voltage Design, Power Sources, Generators.

Power Conversion – AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies, Power Factor Correction (PFC).

Power Distribution – Multi‑Phase Power Control, Fault Reporting, Protection Circuits, Redundant Systems, Protective relay systems for medium sized power sub‑stations (4160V to 15kV).

Power Sub‑System Design – Filters, Harmonic Control, EMI, Circuit Simulation, Magnetics, Protective Relay Systems, Short Circuit and Stress Analyses.

Control Systems – Servo Control Systems, Motor/Power/Process Control, Digital Feedback Systems, Design of systems using MATLABSimulink for power system simulations.

Qualifications – Must Have

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Minimum 8years’ prior relevant experience in power generation, power system design, power conversion, power distribution, power sub‑system design and/or control systems.

Experience in modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling tools.

Experience with safety issues related to rotating electromechanical systems and high‑voltage systems > 500VAC.

Active or qualified for a security clearance.

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally to support programs and customers.

Qualifications – Preferred

Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic rotating machinery (motors and/or generators).

Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes (stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, insulation classes).

Knowledge of synchronous and induction machine design of motors and generators.

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.

Hardware development experience in a DoD environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a technical team.

Experience generating technical documentation and reports.

Knowledge of test and production methods for electronics/power system components.

Experience interfacing with procurement and manufacturing and external suppliers.

Experience interfacing with DoD customer community.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and potential short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation based on position level.

Salary

Salary range: $107,500USD – $204,500USD.

EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Worksite address

sudbury, MA, 01776, US

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