Electrical Engineer - R&D

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - R&D

Hackettstown, New Jersey | Flexible Hybrid Schedule | Research & Development

WHY WORK FOR ASTRODYNE TDI?

Astrodyne TDI develops power technologies and products that people depend on to enhance, protect, and save lives. With more than 60 years of power supply design experience, our technology supports demanding industrial, semiconductor, medical, aerospace, defense, and other critical-market applications.

Hands-on innovation: Turn advanced power-electronics and digital-control concepts into working hardware.

Complete development cycle: Work across simulation, architecture, circuit design, embedded firmware, prototyping, laboratory testing, and production readiness.

Advanced technologies: Gain exposure to digital power control, high-performance conversion topologies, and SiC and GaN devices.

Technical collaboration: Solve complex real-world problems alongside experienced engineers who value curiosity and teamwork.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Astrodyne TDI is seeking a motivated R&D Electrical Engineer who is excited about power electronics, digital control, and turning innovative concepts into working hardware. This hands-on role contributes to advanced switch-mode power supplies, digital control systems, and high-performance power conversion technologies. The engineer will work across simulation, circuit design, embedded firmware, prototyping, laboratory validation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional production support.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Design & Develop Advanced Power Electronics

• Design, prototype, and evaluate switch-mode power converters, including PFC, resonant LLC, phase-shifted full-bridge, buck, and boost topologies.
• Contribute to power architecture, circuit design, component selection, and design optimization.
• Develop high-reliability power conversion solutions for demanding industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense applications.

Develop Digital Power Control

• Implement real-time digital control loops for switch-mode power stages using Texas Instruments C2000 microcontrollers.
• Develop and test C/C++ firmware using TI C2000 peripherals, including ePWM, Type IV PWM, CMPSS, and high-speed ADCs.
• Optimize control-loop performance, transient response, stability, and protection functions.

Model, Simulate & Analyze

• Model power converters and closed-loop control systems using SIMPLIS, SIMetrix, QSpice, or comparable tools.
• Perform transient analysis, AC sweeps, control-loop stability analysis, and frequency-response evaluation.
• Validate continuous-to-discrete control-loop transitions and use simulation results to guide hardware development.

Build, Test & Troubleshoot

• Take designs from simulation and schematic through prototype development and laboratory validation.
• Conduct electrical, thermal, efficiency, stress, and reliability testing.
• Troubleshoot complex power-conversion and control issues using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power analyzers, network analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Analyze test results and translate findings into practical design improvements.

Advance Power Technologies & Compliance

• Support gate-driver design and switching-stage optimization.
• Evaluate switching losses and performance of MOSFET, SiC, and GaN power devices.
• Consider high-frequency magnetics, PCB layout, parasitics, thermal management, and EMI throughout the design.
• Participate in design verification, EMI/EMC troubleshooting, and product qualification activities.
• Support testing and documentation for applicable requirements, including MIL-STD-461 and UL/IEC 62368.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other teams to advance designs toward production.

WHAT YOU BRING - REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; a master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics is a plus.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in switch-mode power supply design, power electronics, and/or digital control.
• Practical experience with Texas Instruments C2000 microcontrollers, Code Composer Studio, and C2000Ware.
• Solid understanding of classical and digital control concepts, including peak current mode, average current mode, and voltage mode control.
• Experience modeling power converters and closed-loop control systems using SIMPLIS, SIMetrix, QSpice, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with high-frequency magnetic components, including inductors and transformers.
• Understanding of PCB layout considerations for high-frequency power electronics.
• Strong laboratory troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and collaborate in a cross-functional engineering environment.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience with SiC and/or GaN wide-bandgap semiconductors.
• Experience with high-voltage power-conversion topologies.
• Proficiency with Cadence OrCAD Capture, Allegro PCB Editor, or comparable schematic and PCB tools.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop testing or rapid-prototyping platforms.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing power supplies for regulated, safety-critical, medical, aerospace, or defense applications.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$95,000-$120,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other business considerations.

Astrodyne TDI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life.

READY TO POWER WHAT IS NEXT?

If you are an electrical engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working with both hardware and software, and turning ideas into real-world technology, apply today. Join Astrodyne TDI and help develop power technologies that people depend on to enhance, protect, and save lives.

Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.