Power Electronics Engineer

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

NASA Glenn Research Center

Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5, LLC is seeking an part time Co-Op for its Electrical Engineering department to provide power electronics engineering support to NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom project. This project will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion in deep space by using a Brayton Cycle to drive a multi-phase electric generator. The selected individual will aid in the design, testing, and operation of flight-like three phase inverter circuits.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of power electronics: inverters, DC switches, and filters.
• The ability to use ECAD tools (KiCAD) for circuit design and PCB layout. 

Other Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills required to safely conduct experimental demonstrations on inverters, DC switches, and filters. 
•  Familiar with DC power buses, voltage regulation, and power flow management. 

Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an electrical engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
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HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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