Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries through the development of the revolutionary Heat Processing Unit (HPU).

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy advanced controls for LV and MV power conversion systems
• Develop sensing and regulation systems for MV power, including AC and DC
• Design and implement grid-forming and active front-end control strategies for bidirectional power flow
• Implement low-level control for wide-bandgap devices and power electronics hardware
• Build and validate a high-fidelity HIL platform to enable design iteration
• Develop analytical, physics-based models to determine hardware performance and limitations

Requirements

• Degree in electrical, software, or controls engineering with a specialization in power electronics
• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems design
• Familiarity with MV systems and grid control strategies
• Familiarity with SIL/HIL development platforms (Typhoon HIL, Opal-RT, or Speedgoat)
• Hands-on experience with SiC power devices and modules
• Expert knowledge of electrical test equipment and safe handling of high-power systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in medium-voltage solid-state devices
• Experience with UL or IEC electrical safety standards
• Experience with analytical design, turbomachinery testing, or engine testing
• Experience with mechanical packaging for electrical systems

Benefits

• Long-term incentives (stock options)
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan