Power Electronics Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to translate requirements for space-grade power systems. You will design power-stage topologies and control schemes for high-reliability environments and select space-qualified components.

Responsibilities include detailed design, controller algorithm development, extensive circuit simulation, and PCB layout for aerospace applications. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and board bring-up are essential to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing power electronics for aerospace/space applications.
• Capture and translate requirements for high-reliability systems.
• Select topologies and control schemes for isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters.
• Hands-on components selection for demanding environments.
• Proficient in circuit simulation for feasibility and verification.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout for high-reliability electronics.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate engineering requirements and customer specifications for power electronic systems for space applications.
• Perform conceptual design, including selection of power-stage topology and control schemes.
• Execute detailed design, selecting space-qualified components to meet performance and environmental criteria.
• Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and verify designs through circuit simulation and analysis.
• Produce accurate schematic drawings for power electronic circuits.
• Design PCB layouts and routing to meet space application standards, including reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead board bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing of prototypes and production units.
• Iterate designs for manufacturability and reliability in production environments.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering for cohesive product development.
• Support documentation, design reviews, and production transition activities.

Skills

Power Electronics Design

DC-DC Converter

Circuit Simulation

Controller Algorithm Design

PCB Layout

Component Selection

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

PSpice

SIMetrix

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

• Capture and translate engineering requirements and customer specifications for power electronic systems for space applications.
• Perform conceptual design, including selection of power-stage topology and control schemes suitable for challenging aerospace environments.
• Execute detailed design, selecting reliable and space-qualified components to meet demanding performance and environmental criteria.
• Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and verify designs through detailed circuit simulation and analysis.
• Produce accurate and clear schematic drawings for power electronic circuits.
• Design PCB layouts and perform routing to meet space application standards, including reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead board bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing of prototypes and production units.
• Perform iterative design improvements based on test data and feedback, ensuring readiness for production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering, to ensure cohesive product development.
• Support documentation, design reviews, and production transition activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing power electronics for aerospace or space applications (DC-DC converters essential).
• Proficiency in requirements/specifics capture and translation for high-reliability systems.
• Experienced in selecting power-stage topologies and control schemes, including both isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters.
• Hands-on experience with components selection for demanding environments.
• Strong skills in controller algorithm design and implementation.
• Proficient in circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix) for feasibility and verification. Including transient analysis, in-rush analysis, stress analysis and stability analysis.
• Experience in schematic capture (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD) and PCB layout/routing for high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with Si, GaN and SiC devices.
• Demonstrated ability to bring-up boards, troubleshoot, and validate performance through testing.
• Experience iterating designs for manufacturability and reliability in a production environment.

Core Competencies

Expertise in designing power electronic systems for aerospace applications, including proficiency in DC-DC converters, circuit simulation, and PCB layout. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and iterate designs for manufacturability and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Power Electronics Design
• DC-DC Converter Expertise
• Circuit Simulation Proficiency
• Controller Algorithm Development
• PCB Layout and Routing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Power Electronics Design
• DC-DC Converters
• Circuit Simulation
• Controller Algorithm Design
• Schematic Capture
• PCB Layout
• Component Selection
• Design Verification
• Troubleshooting
• Iterative Design Improvements

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace
• Space Applications
• High-Reliability Systems
• Power-Stage Topologies
• Si Devices
• GaN Devices
• SiC Devices

Tools & Technologies

• LTspice
• PSpice
• SIMetrix
• Altium Designer
• OrCAD