What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Internships/Co-Ops 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:
Minimum Requirements:
Desired Skillset:
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:
- 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