What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Internships/Co-ops - $22/hr – $30/hr position at RCT Systems?
RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineering interns to join our team for the summer and/or regular semester co-op. Engineering interns will perform in one or more of several different areas including:
Develop HMIs/GUIs for operation and testing of power converters.
Detailed PCB design including system control PCBs and support hardware.
Design and test embedded control algorithms for DSPs, FPGAs, and PLC controllers.
Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) test setups, control cards, and control algorithms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) real-time simulators.
Design and debug electrical simulation models used to derisk test setups.
Testing of magnetic components (inductors, transformers).
Develop test plans and procedures for systems nearing design completion.
Analyze collected test data and develop reports and presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
Minimum 3.3 GPA
3rd year undergraduate minimum, MS and PhD students a plus
Desired Skillset:
Self-motivated individual; research experience a plus
Experience with electrical simulation software such PLECS, SPICE, PSIM, Simulink, or DSIM
Experience implementing communication interfaces (CAN, RS485, Modbus, I2C, high speed fiber, others)
Experience applying embedded software for motor drives, AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters
Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSP, and/or FPGAs, such as TI C2000 or Xilinx
Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Boxes, Typhoon HIL Simulators, or other HIL platforms
Experience with PCB design software such as Altium or KiCAD
Experience with semiconductor technologies such as Silicon (Si), Silicon-Carbide (SiC), or Gallium-Nitride (GaN)
RCT Systems PSD produces high power density, wide bandgap semiconductor-based power converters for military and commercial applications. RCT offers competitive pay, a fast-paced R&D work environment, with a design, build, and high-voltage test site in Baltimore, MD. The internship/co-op is in-person only (no remote work), and located at our offices in Baltimore, MD.
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/
RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Develop HMIs/GUIs for operation and testing of power converters.
Detailed PCB design including system control PCBs and support hardware.
Design and test embedded control algorithms for DSPs, FPGAs, and PLC controllers.
Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) test setups, control cards, and control algorithms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) real-time simulators.
Design and debug electrical simulation models used to derisk test setups.
Testing of magnetic components (inductors, transformers).
Develop test plans and procedures for systems nearing design completion.
Analyze collected test data and develop reports and presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
United States Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
Minimum 3.3 GPA
3rd year undergraduate minimum, MS and PhD students a plus
Desired Skillset:
Self-motivated individual; research experience a plus
Experience with electrical simulation software such PLECS, SPICE, PSIM, Simulink, or DSIM
Experience implementing communication interfaces (CAN, RS485, Modbus, I2C, high speed fiber, others)
Experience applying embedded software for motor drives, AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters
Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSP, and/or FPGAs, such as TI C2000 or Xilinx
Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Boxes, Typhoon HIL Simulators, or other HIL platforms
Experience with PCB design software such as Altium or KiCAD
Experience with semiconductor technologies such as Silicon (Si), Silicon-Carbide (SiC), or Gallium-Nitride (GaN)
RCT Systems PSD produces high power density, wide bandgap semiconductor-based power converters for military and commercial applications. RCT offers competitive pay, a fast-paced R&D work environment, with a design, build, and high-voltage test site in Baltimore, MD. The internship/co-op is in-person only (no remote work), and located at our offices in Baltimore, MD.
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/
RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Generous PTO and Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Flexible schedules available
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Salary : $22 - $30