Power Electronics Engineer

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Design, development, integration, and debugging of complex power electronics systems
• Travel to support on-site testing (up to 25%)

Required Skills and Attributes

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in power systems
• BSEE with 4+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE with 1+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with power system design: circuit analysis and simulation, component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, and verification testing
• Design of DC/DC and AC/DC power systems ranging from 500W to 50kW for harsh operating environments
• Experience with high availability power supplies and/or failover systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic power devices including MOSFETs, Schottky Diodes, SiC FETs, and IGBTs
• Proven experience designing with electromechanical actuators, DC/DC converters, power amplifiers, and magnetics
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems
• Basic understanding of MATLAB-aided data analysis
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes
• Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering is a plus

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Prior experience designing electronics for underwater maritime systems
• Prior experience designing electric machines and/or drives
• Experience working with acoustic transducers
• Familiarity with power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, SEPIC, etc.) and their control methodologies
• Experience with or oversight of electronic layout, bill-of-materials, and assembly processes
• Experience creating technical content for new products, proposals, or business development pursuits
• Experience working in an R&D environment and in small multidisciplinary teams
• Experience mentoring junior EE staff on electronics design, PCB implementation, and board troubleshooting
• Experience briefing customers
• Experience with C/C++ or Python coding for microcontrollers or similar embedded platforms

About the Role

The client works on exciting, technically challenging, cutting-edge technologies spanning a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields, offering unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. You will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged — collaborating directly with colleagues and customers who value innovation and creativity.