<p>Overview</p> <p>Department 489 is part of the Integrated Power Systems (IPS) Directorate which is responsible for developing the COLUMBIA Class (CLB) state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system. D489 is responsible for the development and construction support of the electric drive system (drives, controls, and power distribution).</p> <p>General Description:</p> <p>In support of electric drive design efforts, D489 is developing a Control Software Test Bed (CSTB) that contains a propulsion system emulator integrated with actual shipboard control hardware/software. The CSTB will be used to support propulsion component software certification and assist in the early discovery/ resolution of propulsion system controls issues. The CSTB emulator hardware runs in real-time to mimic propulsion system performance. The CSTB real-time control logic will use MATLAB/Simulink models to support rapid-prototyping of the propulsion system dynamics.</p> <p>This work includes:</p> <ul> <li>Integration of shipboard control hardware with propulsion & electric plant system real-time hardware </li><li>Development and modification of propulsion system models running in real-time, </li><li>Establish component interfaces, analog/digital conversion, relay logic, and control power design </li><li>Support hardware selection and procurement efforts </li><li>Develop CSTB design documentation, requirements, and test procedures </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering </li><li>0-3 years relevant experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Electric or mechanical experience or related education desired in the design, analysis, or test of power electronic systems </li><li>Experience with digital signal processing and non-linear, dynamic analysis </li><li>Classes in electromechanical energy conversion, electric drives, digital controls, power electronics, and electric machines </li><li>Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink </li><li>Experience with similar modeling tools simulating electrical component and system performance </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <p>Strong communication skills and motivation in a technology design environment are required.</p>