Jobs · Engineering · California

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Fuse Integration · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$125k–$175k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role supports the agile development of innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments. Fuse is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in power systems design and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical power architecture development for tactical communications and embedded computing systems
  • Experience with schematic capture and electrical CAD tools such as Altium, OrCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
  • Design and analyze AC/DC and DC/DC power distribution systems for rugged military environments
  • Develop system-level power budgets, grounding strategies, and load analysis for integrated systems
  • Design and support power conditioning, filtering, protection, and EMI/EMC mitigation solutions
  • Support electrical integration of networking, communications, compute, and RF subsystems
  • Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation
  • Support PCB and chassis-level power integration activities with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Perform power integrity, thermal, and fault analysis to ensure system reliability and compliance
  • Support design reviews, prototype integration, qualification testing, and production transition
  • Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to define and procure electrical components and assemblies
  • Support compliance activities for MIL-STD- 704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and related military standards
  • Mentor junior electrical engineers and support technical task prioritization across multiple projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 8-12+ years of experience designing and integrating electrical power systems
  • Strong understanding of embedded power systems, power conversion, and power distribution architectures
  • Experience designing systems for military, aerospace, maritime, or ruggedized applications
  • Strong understanding of grounding, bonding, shielding, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
  • Experience with schematic capture and electrical CAD tools such as Altium, OrCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
  • Experience performing power analysis, load calculations, and thermal considerations for electronic systems
  • Knowledge of electrical safety and protection mechanisms including fusing, circuit protection, and transient suppression
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving hardware integration and system-level electrical issues
  • Experience supporting prototype builds, qualification testing, and manufacturing transition
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Able to work effectively both independently and within integrated product teams
  • US Citizen
  • Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas

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