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Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level) - $80K – $140K

RCT Systems
RCT Systems Salary
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineers, with preference towards specialities in Power Electronics Hardware and/or Control Design. Responsibilities of a qualified candidate will include:
  • Design and test WBG- (SiC or GaN) based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drives
  • Design and test power electronic converter digital control algorithms
  • Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) or real-time (RT) test setups
  • Design and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules ranging from 1.2 kV to 10 kV
Mid-level engineers may also expect to:
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop solid-state power conversion systems
  • Provide technical input into business development activities
  • Create, review, and issue prototype and production level test procedures and test plans
  • Write and/or review EE focused patents, whitepapers, and technical conference/journal articles
  • Mentor junior Engineers

Minimum Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions
  • BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required; graduate work is acceptable in lieu of some work experience
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Candidates with strengths in some of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:
    • Identifying, selecting, modeling, analyzing, and designing various AC and DC power conversion topologies
    • Medium voltage power distribution and solid-state-transformers (SST)
    • Selection or design of magnetics for power electronics converters, particularly for higher voltage switching applications
    • High speed communications development with high performance FPGAs
    • Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs
    • Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Box, Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, or other Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms
    • Experience with Altium (preferred), Cadence, KiCAD, or other PCB design software

Immediate Requirements/Projects include:
  • High Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/inverters
  • MIL standards compliance (e.g., 461, 1399, 704)
  • Multi-level parallel/series connected bi-directional AC-DC and DC-DC converters
  • 13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power converters
  • Galvanically-isolated DC-DC converters
  • Design of modular power converters ranging from 10kW to 500kW converters scalable to multiple MWs
  • Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) development of WBG-based converter applications.

RCT Systems PSD supports hybrid (remote/in-office) and flexible work schedules; however candidates must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) commuting distance of our Baltimore, MD facility. 
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 : $80,000 - $140,000

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