Staff System Architecture and Design Engineer
Analog Devices · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$151k–$219k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Staff System Architecture and Design Engineer Data Center & Energy (DCE) position at Analog Devices involves owning the system development of high-voltage power converters, from power system architecture to intelligent power integration platforms. This role requires working at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware, and system architecture to deliver high-efficiency solutions that support the rapidly evolving power demands of AI data centers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize multi-kW intelligent system products including high voltage PDBs, DC/DC modules and intelligent power for AI data center.
- Own the debug, testing, bring-up, and troubleshooting of system prototype in the lab, including hands-on measurement and root-cause analysis.
- Perform system modeling, simulation, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure robust system performance.
- Develop power modules and system products, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical integration of DC/DC controllers, power stages, wide-bandgap (GaN or SiC) devices, and protection solutions.
- Implement high-voltage power management and protection functions, including hot-swap controllers, DC/DC converters, and power-stage solutions.
- Collaborate with silicon, firmware, software, and validation teams to deliver fully integrated and tested solutions in lab.
Required Qualifications
- M.S. or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of industrial experience in the project development for power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC, or inverter systems).
- Deep expertise in control design and implementation — voltage/current mode control, digital compensator design, and dynamic response optimization.
- Deep expertise in the design tools for simulations, such as Simetrix/Simplis, Mathcad, PLECS or PSIM.
- Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot power electronics systems in a lab environment — oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal characterization.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of datacenter power architectures — 800V distribution, rack-level power delivery, battery backup integration are preferred.
- Experience with FPGA-based control system development (VHDL/Verilog) or FPGA/MCU partitioning for power converter applications is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.