Principal Research Engineer, Electric Systems

3 weeks ago


Cork, Ireland Raytheon Technologies Full time

Unspecified

What’s the next Big Thing in Aerospace? Have you thought about Hybrid/Electric Propulsion for the Next Generation Aircraft? Well, that’s exactly what we are doing here at Collins Aerospace

As a Principal Researcher on Electrical Systems, you will help fulfill this mission by providing and driving impactful results on upcoming technology, and you will do so in a collaborative environment. This role works with a team is an international group with great talent who are passionate and knowledgeable about Power Electronics.

Green, more sustainable aviation starts right here. You will join a worldwide community of researchers influencing and developing industry-changing technology. And you will do that through a mixture of theoretical analysis, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations in our lab facilities.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a solid mix of academic background and applied experience in the design of high power, high voltage, high efficiency power electronics systems, and modelling and evaluation of electrical power distribution architectures, and a passion for applying these skills in the context of aircraft hybrid/electric propulsion.

What YOU will do:

You will fulfill this mission by providing and driving impactful results on upcoming technology, and you will do so in a collaborative environment. You will work with an international group with great talent who are passionate and knowledgeable about Power Electronics You will join a worldwide community of researchers influencing and developing industry-changing technology. You will conduct a mixture of theoretical analysis, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrations in our lab facilities. You will navigate uncharted territory as this is a disruptive and emerging field, You will engage creative thinking that leads to innovative concepts. You will develop and successfully execute technology research plans.

What YOU will learn:

You will get exposure to research that will enhance your technical acumen and professional development. You will also be able to partner with universities, government agencies, national labs, and professional organizations to maximize the impact of your own work.

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate expert knowledge in at least one of the following:

High-voltage (1 to 5 kV-class), high power (MW-class) power converter design (e.g. multi-level converters). Experience in selection, sizing, and design of components for building power electronics converters such as power modules, gate drivers, and passive components.

Testing expertise for high-voltage, high-power converters and motors as part of either power lab tests or field campaigns.

EMI analysis for power conversion and filter design, including optimal design of magnetic components.

Key Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary and cooperative team, and will be expected to:

Develop and execute technology research plans to successfully achieve desired technical outcomes within time and budget constraints.

Demonstrate technical excellence in research activities and creative thinking that leads to innovative concepts.

Assist in developing proposals for externally funded research in the area of power electronics and electrical machines, and collaborating with external partners such as companies, national labs and universities.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide timely, accurate reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams.

Actively contribute concepts to technology roadmaps in areas related to power electronics technologies applied to aerospace and industrial systems, helping expand the portfolio of technology maturation projects.

Enjoy working in the lab, implementing, and testing control strategies, as well as designing and testing hardware prototypes and becoming confident to be able to work without direct guidance.

To become responsible for several components on a project or a complex component of a larger project.


Education & Experience:

A Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, with several years of industrial or academic experience, or a master’s degree with several+ years of experience in industry or academia.
 

Skills we value:

An applied background in aerospace systems and architecture is a plus. Experience with aerospace regulations and certification standards.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.



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