Systems and methods for inductively coupled damper for direct current power systems

An electrical system for generating a reliable power source for starting an engine, including a first interface to a direct current power source 206 and a second interface to an inverter 210. The inverter is coupled to a generator 204, An inductive damper 208 is coupled to the direct current power source via the first interface and to the inverter via the second interface, The inductive damper comprises a primary winding 310, a secondary winding 312, and a resistor 314 coupled to the secondary winding. The inductive damper operates to galvanically isolate the resistor from the direct current power source during a startup operation of the generator. An associated method is also disclosed.