Power Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain unit- and subsystem-level technical requirements.
• Lead engineering trade studies, architecture development activities, and interface definition efforts.
• Support system-level integration activities and ensure alignment between electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
• Contribute to system design reviews and technical decision-making processes.
• Support detailed electrical design activities, including review and development of:
• Schematics
• PCB layouts
• Technical drawings
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Perform electrical and power system analyses, including:
• Power Integrity (PI)
• Transient analysis
• Worst-case circuit analysis
• Derating analysis
• Voltage drop analysis
• Grounding and bonding analysis
• Conduct DC, AC, and transient PI assessments, including:
• IR drop analysis
• Impedance target validation
• Load-step response analysis
• Resonance identification and mitigation
• Develop and optimize decoupling strategies using bulk, ceramic, and embedded capacitance solutions across multiple frequency ranges.
• Analyze and improve Power Distribution Network (PDN) performance and robustness.
• Define and execute PDN validation plans, including:
• Impedance measurements
• Load-step testing
• Noise characterization
• Performance verification
• Plan and lead acceptance, qualification, and verification testing activities.
• Develop test procedures, support equipment requirements, and test documentation.
• Oversee test execution and generate detailed technical reports.
• Lead failure investigations and support root-cause analysis activities.
• Investigate electrical anomalies identified during development, testing, manufacturing, or operational phases.
• Support corrective action implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review operational performance data and provide technical recommendations for system improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical power system architecture, design, and analysis.
• Familiarity with power system components such as:
• Batteries
• Power conversion hardware
• Power distribution systems
• Electrical interconnects and harnessing
• Renewable or distributed power generation technologies
• Experience with Power Distribution Network (PDN) simulation and analysis tools such as:
• Keysight PI
• ProCAD
• Ansys SIwave
• SPICE-based simulation environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, work packages, or engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in electrical power systems design, development, and verification within aerospace, defence, telecommunications, semiconductor, automotive, energy, or other high-reliability industries.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a focus on Power Electronics, Power Systems, or Electrical Energy Conversion.
• Experience developing and validating complex Power Distribution Networks (PDNs).
• Knowledge of high-reliability electronics design methodologies and industry standards.
• Experience supporting products through development, qualification, production, and operational deployment phases.
• Familiarity with mission-critical or safety-critical electrical systems.

Key Skills

• Power Integrity (PI)
• PDN Design & Optimization
• Signal & Power Analysis
• Electrical System Architecture
• Root Cause Analysis
• System Verification & Validation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Technical Problem Solving
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation