Technology Leader - Power Electronics

Mainstream Engineering

$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in power electronic systems development
  • Experience in designing, testing, and troubleshooting power conversion equipment (100 kW+)
  • Solid background in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor control technologies
  • Familiarity with design, simulation, and system integration of power electronics
  • Strong grasp of analog and digital circuit design
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of power converters from 1 kW to 150+ kW
  • Develop advanced motor drive systems up to 150,000 RPM
  • Implement digital control algorithms and closed-loop control strategies
  • Oversee design and testing of power stages using SiC and GaN technologies
  • Integrate high-power SiC and GaN modules for energy conversion applications
  • Manage PCB design, layout, and validation
  • Develop embedded control systems using DSPs and FPGAs
  • Guide projects through the entire product lifecycle
  • Provide mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to solve complex challenges
  • Support business development with technical expertise in proposals

Benefits

  • Opportunity for technical mentoring and leadership roles
  • Work on cutting-edge technologies in power electronics
  • Involvement in various industries including aerospace and defense
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Clear pathway for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
As a Technology Leader, you will serve as the technical expert and lead engineer for power electronics development efforts, including:
  • Lead the architecture, design, development, and testing of high-performance AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC power converters ranging from 1 kW to 150+ kW.
  • Drive the development of advanced motor drive systems operating from 10,000 RPM to over 150,000 RPM.
  • Develop and implement sophisticated digital control algorithms, digital filtering techniques, and closed-loop control strategies for power electronic systems.
  • Lead the design and testing of power stages, gate drivers, and sensor electronics utilizing state-of-the-art Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technologies.
  • Design, evaluate, and integrate high-power SiC and GaN power modules for advanced energy conversion applications.
  • Oversee the design, layout, fabrication, and validation of analog and mixed-signal printed circuit boards.
  • Develop embedded control systems using DSPs, microcontrollers, and FPGA-based architectures.
  • Guide projects through the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through testing, qualification, and production.
  • Provide technical mentorship to engineers across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and systems engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposal efforts and customer engagements.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and developing power electronic systems.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting power conversion equipment at or above 100 kW.
  • Strong background in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor control systems.
  • Experience with power electronics design, simulation, laboratory testing, and system integration.
  • Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to U.S. Government ITAR program restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience working with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies including SiC and GaN devices.
  • Experience programming microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGA-based control systems.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
  • Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or serving as a subject matter expert.
  • Experience developing products for aerospace, defense, energy, or advanced industrial applications.

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