Power Distribution Engineer

Integration Innovation, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health and wellness incentives

Job summary

Integration Innovation, Inc. is seeking a Power Distribution Engineer in Washington, D.C. to design reliable power architectures for complex electronics. The role includes owning power sequencing, PCB-level distribution, and safety logic. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience in multi-rail systems.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $103,000 to $181,000 and a robust benefits package, contributing to personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience designing power distribution and sequencing for multi‑rail electronics.
• Hands‑on experience with relay/contactor or load‑switch control.
• Strong debugging skills with standard lab tools.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution and sequencing architectures for multi‑rail systems.
• Develop relay/contactor control logic and interlocks.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for power distribution.

Skills

Power distribution design

PCB design

Debugging skills

Relay control

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Power Distribution Engineer to design and implement reliable power architectures for complex electronics and test systems. You will own power sequencing (voltage rail order, timing, and interlocks), PCB‑level power distribution, and relay/contactor control logic to ensure safe bring‑up, robust operation, and clean shutdown across electro‑mechanical assemblies.

You will enjoy practical design ownership from requirements to schematic/PCB, build and debug, and cooperate across analog power, digital control, and system integration.

Pay Range: $103,000 - $181,000

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution and sequencing architectures for multi‑rail systems (define rail order, timing, dependencies, and safe‑state behavior).
• Develop relay/contactor control logic and interlocks (hardware + firmware/logic as applicable) to support controlled power‑up/down, fault isolation, and emergency‑off behaviors.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts for power distribution, load switching, and protection circuits (fusing, current limiting, TVS/ESD, reverse polarity, inrush control).
• Select and integrate power components (DC/DC converters, LDOs, hot‑swap/controllers, power monitors, relays/contactors, connectors, harnessing).
• Implement and validate power health monitoring voltage/current sensing, sequencing status, fault flags, and telemetry for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Perform bring‑up and debug using lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, DMM, current probes, power analyzers, electronic loads); characterize transients, inrush, droop, and EMI contributors.
• Define and execute verification plans for sequencing and safety requirements; develop test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Support system integration grounding/bonding strategy, cable/harness design, connector pinouts, and environmental/field readiness considerations.
• Document designs and changes clearly with schematics, layouts, timing diagrams, logic truth tables/state machines, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience designing power distribution and sequencing for multi‑rail electronics (startup/shutdown timing, dependencies, and fault behavior).
• PCB design experience (schematic capture + layout) for power and mixed‑signal boards.
• Hands‑on experience with relay/contactor or load‑switch control and protection (inrush, fusing, current limiting, isolation).
• Strong debugging skills with standard lab tools; ability to diagnose intermittent and transient power issues.
• Comfort working with requirements, producing documentation, and collaborating with firmware/test/mechanical teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with power management ICs (PMICs), sequencing controllers, and power monitors.
• Firmware or programmable logic experience for relay control and power state machines (embedded C/C++, FPGA/PLC, or scripting).
• Experience with high‑current/higher‑voltage distribution (e.g., 28 VDC, 48 VDC, or kV) and safety standards/practices.
• EMI/EMC awareness for power systems (layout practices, filtering, grounding/shielding, conducted emissions mitigation).
• Experience with configuration control and manufacturing test bring‑up; writing procedures and work instructions.

Security Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI.

Benefits

• Long‑term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture
• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares