0509 Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

Crafted Staff; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ's Power Source (AJPS) in Land O' Lakes, FL, is seeking an Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer to lead development of advanced power conversion products for military, aerospace, and industrial use.

You will design AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode supplies, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment, working with Sales, Manufacturing, PCB Design, and Quality teams from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience designing power electronics and power conversion systems.
• Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies.
• Experience designing Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).
• Experience with military, aerospace, or ruggedized electronic products.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, MIL-STD standards.
• Experience with product qualification and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate complex electrical power conversion systems.
• Design AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies.
• Design and troubleshoot Power Supplies, UPS, Inverters, and Distribution Systems.
• Perform component-level circuit design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Interpret customer specifications for new or modified products.
• Lead design reviews and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Coordinate across PCB, Mechanical, Documentation, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering collaboration.
• Drive innovation with new technologies and design methodologies.
• Coordinate product qualification and regulatory certification efforts.
• Document designs and release for manufacturing.

Skills

AC/DC power supply design

DC/DC switch-mode design

UPS design

Power electronics

Inverters

Power distribution

Schematic capture

PCB design

Circuit simulation

DFM

Thermal management

EMI/RFI mitigation

EMI/EMC compliance

Environmental design

Root cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Altium Designer

PCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Electrical CAD and simulation software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

Altium Designer

PCAD

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

Location: Land O' Lakes, FL
Company: AJ's Power Source (AJPS)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually

Position Summary

A privately held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion products used in military, aerospace, and industrial applications.This role is ideal for an engineer with extensive experience designing AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, PCB Design, and Quality teams to develop innovative products from concept through production while ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards.This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering position where creativity, problem-solving, and leadership are equally valued.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design, develop, and evaluate complex electrical power conversion systems.
• Design AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies utilizing a variety of circuit topologies.
• Design and troubleshoot:
  • Power Supplies
  • UPS Systems
  • Inverters
  • Power Distribution Systems
• Perform component-level circuit design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Interpret customer specifications and marketing requirements for new or modified products.
• Determine design approaches and technical parameters for both new product development and product enhancements.
• Modify and improve existing electronic designs for increased performance and manufacturability.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Support the Sales team with technical proposal development and product feasibility reviews.
• Identify and specify components appropriate for demanding power applications.
• Lead design reviews and ensure products meet customer, military, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies and design methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product failures and technical issues.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across:
  • PCB Layout
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Documentation
  • Manufacturing
  • Regulatory Compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Compliance & Product Quality

• Ensure products comply with:
  • Company engineering standards
  • Customer specifications
  • Industry regulations
  • Applicable military standards
• Develop strategies to achieve product certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
  • Reliability
  • Manufacturability
  • Cost reduction
  • Product standardization
  • Productivity

Documentation & Testing

• Develop engineering documentation, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Write test procedures and develop custom test fixtures.
• Perform validation testing and environmental qualification.
• Release completed designs for manufacturing.

Required Technical Skills

• AC/DC and DC/DC Power Supply Design
• Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
• Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
• Power Electronics
• Inverters
• Power Distribution Systems
• Schematic Capture
• PCB Design
• Component Selection
• Circuit Simulation
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Thermal Management
• EMI/RFI Mitigation
• EMI/EMC Compliance
• Environmental Design (Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Electrical Troubleshooting to the Component Level

Test Equipment Experience

• Digital Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Electronic Loads
• Thermal Chambers
• Power Analyzers

Software Experience

Preferred experience includes:

• Altium Designer
• PCAD
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Electrical CAD and Simulation Software

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience designing power electronics and power conversion systems.
• Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies.
• Experience designing Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).
• Experience with military, aerospace, or ruggedized electronic products.
• Familiarity with:
  • ISO 9001
  • AS9100
  • Military Standards (MIL-STD) for ground, airborne, and naval environments.
• Experience with product qualification and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What Success Looks Like

• Design reliable, mission-critical power conversion products.
• Solve complex engineering challenges independently.
• Balance technical innovation with manufacturability and cost objectives.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, manufacturing teams, and fellow engineers.
• Deliver products that meet stringent military, aerospace, and industrial performance requirements.