Lead Engineer - Power Electronics

The Headhunters, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Relocation support for qualified candidates

Job summary

The Headhunters, LLC seeks a Lead Hardware Engineer in Los Angeles, California. This role involves leading a team to design, test, and release power inverters and converters. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in power electronics and a strong background in managing engineering projects from concept to production.

The position supports relocation for qualified candidates and offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full development life-cycle board-level power electronics.
• Background in developing power electronics in the 100-300 kW range.
• Experience as a lead engineer or senior engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hardware engineers in design, testing, debugging, and release.
• Guide team members from concept through production release.
• Select active semiconductor devices and passive components.

Skills

Power electronics expertise

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

BSEE (focus on power electronics)

Job description

Position Description

Lead a team of 3 hardware engineers, handling design, testing, debugging, and release of power inverters and converters (10-300 kW). Responsibilities include a mix of hands‑on development and guiding team members from concept to high‑volume production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 hardware engineers in design, testing, debugging, and release of power inverters and converters (10-300 kW).
• Guide team members from concept through high-volume production release.
• Evaluate customer/project requirements and select appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
• Select active semiconductor switching devices and passive components (capacitors, inductors, transformers, etc.) needed for converter power circuits.
• Participate in multiple projects (3‑5) simultaneously.
• Analyze switching and transient behavior of devices to determine limits, proper gating, operation, and implementation.
• Design analysis including modeling, simulation, and control loop development.
• Optimize designs for efficiency, density, and cost.
• Conduct design reviews and follow NPI process.
• Perform hands‑on lab work building and debugging prototypes.
• Lead interface with contractors to outsource project tasks, track progress per project schedule, and report to management.

Qualifications

• BSEE (focus on power electronics) with 8+ years of experience in full development life‑cycle board‑level power electronics (digital, analog, and power‑electronic circuit design).
• Background developing power electronics in the 100‑300 kW range.
• Experience as a lead engineer or senior engineer, ready to step into a lead‑level role.
• Strong understanding of power inverters, 3‑phase power systems, space‑vector, sinusoidal, and/or discontinuous PWM schemes, SiC and GaN devices.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to mentor engineers and serve as a primary point of contact for the team.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a direct‑hire position with a full benefit package. The company will support relocation for qualified candidates. Only US citizens are eligible.