Power Electronics Electrical Engineer @ Actalent

Advanced Power Conversion | GaN & SiC Technologies | Defense-Focused Innovation

We're seeking a Power Electronics Electrical Engineer to help develop next-generation power conversion systems for highly demanding applications across defense, aerospace, naval, and advanced energy platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge wide band gap (WBG) technologies, including Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC), while contributing to complex systems deployed in land-based, shipboard, airborne, and subsea environments. You'll join a highly technical team developing advanced power electronics hardware, digital controls, high-power converters, motor drives, and real-time test systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with hands-on power electronics experience who want to work on challenging, research-driven programs with access to world-class laboratory facilities. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to satisfy federal clearance eligibility requirements. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and test advanced power electronic converters utilizing SiC and GaN semiconductor technologies.
• Support development of active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state transformers, motor drives, and other high-power conversion systems.
• Create and validate digital control algorithms for power electronics applications.
• Develop Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) test environments to accelerate system validation.
• Design and support systems ranging from kilowatt-level converters to megawatt-scale power conversion platforms.
• Conduct system modeling, analysis, simulation, hardware testing, and performance validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and verification activities.
• Contribute to technical publications, white papers, patents, and customer-facing technical presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews and design evaluations.
• Support advanced initiatives involving digital twins, real-time simulation, and emerging AI-enabled control strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional experience designing, developing, or testing power electronics systems.
• Experience with solid-state power conversion systems above 5 kW.
• Hands-on experience with power supplies, DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives, or related power conversion technologies.
• Knowledge of SiC and/or GaN semiconductor devices and their application in power converters.
• Experience working with medium-voltage, kilovolt-level, or high-power electrical systems.
• Familiarity with three-phase power systems and associated control methodologies.
• Experience developing digital controls using DSPs, microcontrollers, and/or FPGA-based systems.
• Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), CHIL, PHIL, or other advanced validation platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with wide band gap semiconductor modules ranging from 1.2kV to 10kV.
• Knowledge of solid-state transformers and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with Altium, Cadence, KiCad, or similar PCB design platforms.
• Familiarity with OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, PLECS RT Box, or similar real-time simulation environments.
• Experience with FPGA development and high-speed communication architectures.
• Background in thermal design, magnetic component design, or advanced control systems.
• Interest or experience applying machine learning and AI techniques to power systems and controls.

Why Join?

• Work on advanced defense and energy technologies that push the boundaries of modern power electronics.
• Access a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility featuring megawatt-scale testing capabilities.
• Collaborate with highly regarded engineers and researchers on technically challenging projects.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge applications of GaN, SiC, digital controls, real-time simulation, and power system innovation.
• Influence product development from concept through hardware validation and deployment.
• Clear opportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and advancement within a specialized engineering organization.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Baltimore, MD within a modern engineering and manufacturing facility featuring advanced laboratories, rapid prototyping capabilities, and large-scale power electronics test infrastructure. Engineers work closely with hardware, software, controls, and manufacturing teams in a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence. Ideal for engineers with practical power electronics experience who want to move beyond traditional design work and contribute to next-generation power conversion technologies. Open to mid-level engineers ready to accelerate their careers as well as senior engineers looking for complex technical challenges and leadership opportunities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Halethorpe, MD.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $72.11 - $96.15/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Halethorpe,MD.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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