Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own power electronics hardware for high power density integrated motor drives from concept to production
• Translate product requirements into inverter flowdown requirements
• Lead schematic design and high-density PCB layout using Altium
• Design and optimize wide-bandgap power stages (SiC and/or GaN)
• Engineer for low parasitics using simulation and measurement tools
• Develop and validate designs using circuit and system simulation
• Drive EMI/EMC design, debugging, and compliance efforts
• Build and execute hardware test and characterization plans
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on DFM/DFT and BOM ownership
• Collaborate with motor control teams for system bring-up

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in power electronics hardware
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Deep experience with high-density PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with wide-bandgap devices (SiC/GaN)
• Strong debugging and hardware bring-up skills
• Proficiency in Altium and at least one simulation tool (LTSpice, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink)
• Strong fundamentals in power conversion, magnetics, and sensing/isolation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking inverters from concept to production in aerospace or automotive
• Experience with EMI/EMC standards like DO-160G
• Experience with parasitics extraction tools like Ansys Q3D
• Familiarity with motor drive systems (PMSMs, FOC)
• Mechanical integration awareness and Solidworks proficiency
• Track record of mentoring engineers

Benefits

• Annual salary between $140,000 and $235,000
• Employee equity incentive plan
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, vision, dental, disability, life)
• Gym membership stipend
• Outdoor Recreation Reimbursement
• Flexible hours and flexible time off
• Relocation package
• 401k program

About the Company

H3X Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced electric motors for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. Their integrated motor drives offer industry-leading power densities to enable widespread electrification of heavy-duty transport.