Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-power converters/inverters (>10 kW) for aerospace electrical and motion control products
• Select and apply Si, SiC, and/or GaN power devices and design gate-drive, controller, and magnetic components
• Design topologies and the power stage including DC bus, precharge/discharge, and filtering
• Drive thermal design in collaboration with mechanical engineering for heatsinks and cooling systems
• Own EMI/EMC strategy for aerospace environments including grounding, shielding, and filter design
• Lead schematic capture and review PCB layout for low-inductance, high-current/high-voltage design
• Plan and execute prototype bring-up and high-power lab testing with root-cause analysis
• Define verification plans and support DFM/DFT as designs transition to manufacturing

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and product development
• Strong experience with power converter/inverter topologies, architecture, and device selection
• Expertise in high-voltage, high-current PCB/layout practices
• Hands-on experience with high-power hardware bring-up and debugging using oscilloscopes and power analyzers
• Ability to take designs from concept through prototype and production readiness
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated work on high-power systems (>10 kW)
• Aerospace experience with EMI/EMC test workflows and qualification mindsets
• Motor drive experience including three-phase inverters for BLDC/PMSM
• High-voltage design experience (200-800 VDC class)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461/DO-160 standard specs
• Experience with circuit simulation tools like LTspice, PLECS, or Simulink
• Proficiency with PCB CAD and layout tools

Benefits

• Base salary between $175,000 and $200,000 plus equity
• 100% company-covered medical insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401K
• Relocation assistance available