Power Electronics Engineer

About the Company

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones, scaling America's directed energy dominance with a small, high-output team of engineers and former military operators.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and validate battery management systems for high-voltage packs
• Design high-voltage DC/DC converters, rectifiers, inverters, and diode driver electronics
• Design and fabricate ruggedized wire harnesses for high-power laser and motor systems
• Drive hands-on prototyping, assembly, and field testing on a private 400-acre range
• Execute electrical, environmental, vibration, shock, and robustness testing
• Perform electrical simulations using SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink
• Conduct DFM reviews and work with fabricators for production
• Integrate power systems with mechanical, optical, and robotics subsystems
• Generate schematics, BOMs, and documentation to MIL-STD and ITAR standards

Requirements

• 3–8+ years in power electronics with direct hardware experience
• Deep BMS experience including pack architecture, cell balancing, and thermal management
• Experience designing and validating 48V+ conversion and regulation systems
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, SPICE, and MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong background in thermal management, EMI/EMC, and ruggedized system design
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by export control laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser diode driving or directed energy power systems
• Long-duration system deployment in harsh field environments
• Familiarity with MIL-STD standards and ITAR compliance
• Background in EMI/EMC design and shielding
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one