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Power Electronics Controls Engineer

Storm4
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

⚡ Power Electronics Controls Engineer

📍 South Burlington, Vermont (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 remote) - relocation assistance available.

💰 Base Salary: $95,920 – $143,880 3% Bonus


🔎 Position Overview

We’re seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded control systems for high‑power electronic converters. This role is heavily focused on firmware real‑time control algorithms for grid‑connected energy systems. Ideal for engineers with deep experience in power electronics, embedded controls, and control loop implementation.


🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Design & implement control algorithms for power electronic systems

• Develop & optimize embedded firmware for MCUs, DSPs, and processors

• Write & tune low‑level control loops for high‑power applications

• Participate in design reviews, feasibility studies, and system testing

• Support or lead development testing, qualification, and production launch

• Perform failure analysis and engineering evaluations

• Maintain technical documentation (design reports, test procedures, manuals)

• Collaborate with senior engineers & customer stakeholders on requirements and schedules


✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Hands‑on experience writing low‑level control loops (MCUs, DSPs, embedded processors)

• Strong background in embedded systems design

• Experience testing & validating hardware and control systems

• Strong communication & documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment


⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grid‑connected power electronics

• Familiarity with: – Grid‑following / grid‑forming controls – Droop control algorithms – HIL validation platforms

• Knowledge of standards: UL1998, IEEE1547, UL1741

• Experience with protocols: Modbus, CANbus, OPC‑UA, Ethernet TCP/IP


🎯 Ideal Candidate Background

• Power electronics controls engineering

• Grid‑tied inverter / converter development

• Renewable energy, BESS, industrial power systems, or utility‑scale equipment

(Not ideal for candidates with purely software/firmware backgrounds and limited power‑electronics exposure.)

Salary : $95,920 - $143,880

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