Motor Control Engineer

Take your next career step at Impedyme with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At Impedyme, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. It will come as no surprise to you that at Impedyme we design and test our complex testing devices through and through. But what really made us accomplished is that we continually improve the product design and testing method. As a hardware engineer, you play an important role in this.

LOCATION
Vienna, VA (On-site/Hybrid)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and optimize motor control algorithms (FOC, DTC, PWM modulation, torque/speed control, etc.) for real-time emulation.

  • Support Motor Emulator hardware and MotorSim Studio software development for PHIL test applications.

  • Conduct system-level validation and HIL/PHIL integration testing with inverters, drives, and real-time simulators.

  • Perform parameter identification and characterization for BLDC, PMSM, and induction machines.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control algorithms into scalable test platforms.

  • Assist customers with motor drive testing applications (EV traction inverters, HVAC drives, robotics, aerospace actuators, etc.).

  • Provide technical support, documentation, and training for internal teams and customers.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.

  • Solid background in motor control theory and implementation (BLDC, PMSM, Induction Machines).

  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and real-time deployment.

  • Hands-on experience with HIL/PHIL testing, motor drive development, or inverter validation.

  • Strong understanding of PWM techniques, sensorless control, current/voltage feedback, and observers.

  • Knowledge of power electronics converters, gate drivers, and protection circuits.

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