Sr. GaN Applications Engineer

Navitas Semiconductor; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Semiconductor in India seeks an experienced professional for high-voltage and low-voltage GaN device testing and design. Responsibilities include defining gate-drive solutions, and developing application notes and technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of hands-on experience in power electronics, particularly in semiconductor testing. Proficiency in LTspice and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and applications.
• Direct experience in high voltage/low voltage semiconductor testing and characterization preferred.
• Experience with power electronics schematic and PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct high-voltage/low voltage GaN device testing.
• Define and optimize gate-drive solutions.
• Design and validate Evaluation boards for customer enablement.

Skills

Power electronics design

Semiconductor testing

GaN devices knowledge

Communication skills

Lab equipment usage

Tools

LTspice

SIMetrix

PLECS

Altium

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform direct high-voltage/low voltage GaN device testing and characterization, including double pulse testing (DPT), short‑circuit testing, SOA, ruggedness, and device performance evaluation of GaN devices.
• Define and optimize gate‑drive solutions, including gate resistance selection, protection features, and isolation strategies.
• Design, build, and validate Evaluation (EVAL) boards for customer enablement and internal demonstration.
• Develop high‑quality Application Notes, design guides, and technical documentation for customers and internal teams.
• Better to have certain understanding of AI data center power architectures, including front‑end AC/DC and back‑end DC/DC stages and high‑voltage DC distribution.
• Better to have some understanding of advanced power topologies such as totem‑pole and interleaved PFC, LLC resonant converters, Dual Active Bridge (DAB), etc.
• Perform device‑and system‑level simulations using LTspice/SIMetrix/PLECS.
• Conduct hands‑on lab work using oscilloscopes, high‑voltage probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other high‑voltage test equipment.
• Provide technical enablement to FAEs and sales teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, quality, and operations teams to support customer programs and product development.

Qualifications

• 4~7 years of hands‑on experience in power electronics design and applications.
• Direct experience in high voltage/low voltage semiconductor testing and characterization is preferred.
• Experience with power electronics schematic and PCB design.
• Good knowledge of GaN devices, gate drivers, and isolation technologies.
• Experience with AI data center power systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with LTspice, SIMetrix and PLECS, and PCB design tools such as Altium.
• Hands‑on experience in high‑voltage lab environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail.