Power Electronics Engineer
Role Summary
Join The Exploration Company as a Power Electronics Engineer in Munich, Germany, and lead the development of control systems for innovative cryogenic propulsion technologies.
About the Organisation
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Compensation: €65K – €82.5K
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- • €65K – €82.5K
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the definition and development of control architectures and strategies for the electric motors used within our cryogenic propulsion systems, including operating modes, interfaces, and protection functions.
- Develop system models and simulations to design and assess control algorithms, system performance, stability, and robustness across the expected operating range.
- Translate control concepts into system-level and embedded software requirements, working closely with software and hardware engineers throughout implementation, integration, optimization, and verification.
- Plan and perform MIL, SIL, HIL, and laboratory testing; analyze the resulting data, identify performance limitations, and continuously improve the control approach.
- Support the commissioning and validation of internally developed power-electronics and electric-drive systems, ensuring their successful integration into the complete engine.
- Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, verification activities, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.
Requirements
- BSc or higher degree in electrical engineering
- control systems engineering
- aerospace engineering
Eligibility Criteria
This position is open to applicants who qualify based on education and experience in engineering; however, there is no clarity on visa sponsorship or work authorization requirements.
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