Power Electronics Co-op

Power Electronics Co-op


Location

US-OH-Brook Park


Employment Status

Part Time (1-29 Hours)


Power Electronics Engineer
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5, LLC is seeking an part time Co-Op for its Electrical Engineering department to provide power electronics engineering support to NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom project. This project will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion in deep space by using a Brayton Cycle to drive a multi-phase electric generator. The selected individual will aid in the design, testing, and operation of flight-like three phase inverter circuits.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of power electronics: inverters, DC switches, and filters.
• The ability to use ECAD tools (KiCAD) for circuit design and PCB layout. 

Other Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills required to safely conduct experimental demonstrations on inverters, DC switches, and filters. 
•  Familiar with DC power buses, voltage regulation, and power flow management. 

Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an electrical engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
   

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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