Description
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Electronics Engineering with up to 2 years of industrial or academic experience; OR a Master's degree with 2-5 years of experience in industry or academia; OR a Bachelors with 5+ years of experience
- Active DoD Secret and eligible for TS/SCI
- Knowledge of:
- Aviation aspects for electric propulsion power distribution system
- High power density power electronics converter design, analysis, and control
- System design and management of energy storage solutions
- Power electronics (i.e., DC/DC converters, Battery, Inverter)
- Modelling and evaluation of electrical power distribution architectures
Desired Qualifications:
- An applied background in aerospace systems and architectures
- Familiarity with aerospace regulations and certification standards
Responsibilities
The candidate will apply an academic background and operational experience in the development of hybrid electric propulsion systems and implementation in aircraft of varied size in support of DARPAs Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Lead periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze program, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Perform technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications. Administer programs, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews. Attend and organize program reviews/site visits/field tests. Coordinate performer meetings, assess performer task progress and projected performer outcomes, and ensure that project management best practices are followed both at subject performers, within the independent verification and validation (IV&V) activities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself.
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