Senior Power Electronic Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in Cambridge to design and develop innovative power systems. The role involves optimizing system designs, conducting research, and leading projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a strong background in power systems engineering, circuit design, and relevant simulation tools. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance and a matching 401K.

Benefits

10% Matching 401K

Top Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Power Systems Engineering or related.
• Knowledge in dc/dc power conversion, battery management systems, and motor controller design.
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build power system architectures.
• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of hardware.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Circuit Simulation

Power Electronics Design

System Modeling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Spice

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSr. Power Electronics Engineer Cambridge, MA - Hybrid$150K to $225K
10% Matching 401K, Top Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance***US Only - Must be able to obtain a Clearance ***
Seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and test power system architectures and requirements for a wide array of applications, including miniature power conversion and management circuitry, distributed power architectures, radiation hardened designs, novel battery management circuitry, small motor controllers, switched-mode power conversion and precision feedback systems. Also perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of specifications and requirements of the systems.

Requirements:
5+ years of experience in Power Systems Engineering or related.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required, Master’s Degree .
Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Isolated and non-Isolated dc/dc power conversion; rectification; inversion; battery management systems; motor controller design; system-level power distribution design; system/board level grounding/shielding and EMC design techniques.
Designing and troubleshooting power electronics.
Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.
Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools.
System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
Understanding of applied math and physics.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and build power system architectures.
Conduct research, design, development, and testing of hardware such as miniature power conversion and management circuitry, distributed power architectures, radiation hardened designs.
Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
Design new products and develop technical specifications for their production.
Analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions and test hardware conformance to specifications.
Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Independently drive solutions to complex problems – develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex power electronics.
Involved in business development and proposal activities. Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.