Power Electronics Engineer

NPAworldwide; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworld in Massachusetts is seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department in Concord, MA or Groton, CT. The successful candidate will support the design and development of a variety of underwater maritime systems, including electromechanical actuation and acoustic communication systems.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 and full relocation support. Candidates should possess a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering with at least four years of experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience with a BSEE.
• Experience designing DC/DC and AC/DC power systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic power devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and debug complex power electronics systems.
• Travel to support on‑site testing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems design

Circuit analysis and simulation

Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

MSEE with 1+ years of relevant experience

Tools

MATLAB

PCB design

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department in Concord, MA or Groton, CT.

Successful candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems design.

You will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including electromechanical actuation systems, payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, acoustic communication transceivers, motor systems, and high‑power acoustic transmit arrays.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and debug complex power electronics systems.
• Travel to support on‑site testing (up to 25% of time).

Required Skills and Attributes

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in power systems.
• BSEE with 4+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with power system design: circuit analysis and simulation, component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, and verification testing.
• Design of DC/DC and AC/DC power systems ranging from 500 W to 50 kW for harsh operating environments.
• Experience with high availability power supplies and/or failover systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic power devices including MOSFETs, Schottky diodes, SiC FETs, and IGBTs.
• Proven experience designing with electromechanical actuators, DC/DC converters, power amplifiers, and magnetics.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Basic understanding of MATLAB‑aided data analysis.
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment: digital multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, and digital voltage/current measurement probes.
• Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering (a plus).

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Prior experience designing electronics for underwater maritime systems.
• Prior experience designing electric machines and/or drives.
• Experience working with acoustic transducers.
• Familiarity with power converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, SEPIC, etc.) and their control methodologies.
• Experience with or oversight of electronic layout, bill‑of‑materials, and assembly processes.
• Experience creating technical content for new products, proposals, or business development pursuits.
• Experience working in an R&D environment and in small multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring junior EE staff on electronics design, PCB implementation, and board troubleshooting.
• Experience briefing customers.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python coding for microcontrollers or similar embedded platforms.

Work Location and Other Information

This role can work out of Groton, CT or Concord, MA. Full relocation provided.

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity: support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including electromechanical actuation systems, payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, acoustic communication transceivers, motor systems, and high‑power acoustic transmit arrays.

Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $140,000

Salary Max: $180,000

Currency: USD