Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Note: This is a on site position using a 9/80 work schedule.

Role Overview

*** Space & Defense Group develops high-reliability avionics, embedded computing, payload electronics, power distribution, and spacecraft systems for NASA, civil space, and defense missions.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer a recognized technical leader with a proven record of designing power elements (DC/DC, Motor Control, power switches) for circuit cards for demanding aerospace applications. This role is ideal for a top-tier power design professional who combines deep technical expertise, speed and rigor in execution, and uncompromising attention to detail to deliver world-class, error-free designs that perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

What You'll Do

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• Architect and design high-reliability power electronics including DC-DC converters and related subsystems such as inverters, motor drives, or battery-management systems.
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• Perform circuit design, simulation, component selection, schematic capture, and guide PCB layout, thermal, and EMI/EMC considerations.
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• Lead hardware bring-up, integration, debug, verification, and qualification activities.
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• Develop and review specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation.
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• Solve complex technical issues using structured root-cause analysis.
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• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to less experienced engineers.
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• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
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• Ensure designs meet aerospace and defense reliability, environmental, and performance requirements.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
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• 8+ years designing power electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, or other high-reliability applications.
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• Strong experience designing DC-DC power converters or closely related power conversion circuits.
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• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar).
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• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, or equivalent.
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• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices. MOSFET experience required; IGBT, SiC, and GaN experience is beneficial.
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• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from architecture through qualification and production.
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• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Master s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
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• Experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or space applications.
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• Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened electronics.
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• Experience with motor control, reliability analysis (FMEA/MTBF), or system integration.
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• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical design reviews.
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Note: This is a on site position using a 9/80 work schedule.

Role Overview

*** Space & Defense Group develops high-reliability avionics, embedded computing, payload electronics, power distribution, and spacecraft systems for NASA, civil space, and defense missions.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer a recognized technical leader with a proven record of designing power elements (DC/DC, Motor Control, power switches) for circuit cards for demanding aerospace applications. This role is ideal for a top-tier power design professional who combines deep technical expertise, speed and rigor in execution, and uncompromising attention to detail to deliver world-class, error-free designs that perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

What You'll Do

• 
  
• Architect and design high-reliability power electronics including DC-DC converters and related subsystems such as inverters, motor drives, or battery-management systems.
• 
  
• Perform circuit design, simulation, component selection, schematic capture, and guide PCB layout, thermal, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• 
  
• Lead hardware bring-up, integration, debug, verification, and qualification activities.
• 
  
• Develop and review specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation.
• 
  
• Solve complex technical issues using structured root-cause analysis.
• 
  
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to less experienced engineers.
• 
  
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• 
  
• Ensure designs meet aerospace and defense reliability, environmental, and performance requirements.
• 
  

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 
  
• 8+ years designing power electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, or other high-reliability applications.
• 
  
• Strong experience designing DC-DC power converters or closely related power conversion circuits.
• 
  
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar).
• 
  
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, or equivalent.
• 
  
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices. MOSFET experience required; IGBT, SiC, and GaN experience is beneficial.
• 
  
• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from architecture through qualification and production.
• 
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
• 
  

Preferred Qualifications

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• Master s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 
  
• Experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or space applications.
• 
  
• Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened electronics.
• 
  
• Experience with motor control, reliability analysis (FMEA/MTBF), or system integration.
• 
  
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical design reviews.
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