Lead GaN Power Applications Engineer — Customer-Facing

Vertical Semiconductor; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock option program

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer in Somerville, MA. This role focuses on commercializing next-generation power devices through customer engagement, technical leadership, and hands-on evaluation. Candidates should have over five years of experience in applications engineering for power semiconductors or power systems and possess strong skills in simulation, modeling, and technical communication. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with stock option participation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in applications engineering or power systems development.
• Experience with power converters and reference designs.
• Bench characterization experience with wide bandgap devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer technical interface and support design activities.
• Develop simulation workflows for Vertical GaN.
• Lead development of evaluation boards and reference designs.

Skills

Applications engineering

High voltage experience

Simulation/model development

Customer technical communication

Power semiconductor design

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

PLECS

Job description

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer in Somerville, MA. This role focuses on commercializing next-generation power devices through customer engagement, technical leadership, and hands-on evaluation. Candidates should have over five years of experience in applications engineering for power semiconductors or power systems and possess strong skills in simulation, modeling, and technical communication. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with stock option participation.