Power Electronics Engineer

Nexus Semiconductor Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on designing high-efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power converters for critical applications in defense and aerospace. You will leverage your extensive experience in power electronics design, utilizing tools like Altium for PCB layout and circuit analysis. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with various engineering teams to drive product innovation and ensure compliance with military standards. If you are passionate about power electronics and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design.
• Expertise in AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters.
• Hands-on experience with Altium for PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power converters.
• Lead circuit design and validation of power electronics systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design optimization.

Skills

Power Electronics Design

AC-DC Power Supplies

DC-DC Converters

Altium

Circuit Simulation

Thermal Management

EMI/EMC Compliance

Problem-Solving

Tools

SPICE

LTSpice

PLECS

Job description

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A leading provider of high-performance power conversion solutions for mission-critical applications in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer to join their team. With decades of experience, this company specializes in the development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies designed for high-reliability environments where efficiency and performance are paramount.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power supply design to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in power electronics design, specializing in AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters. This role requires hands-on expertise in Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout and experience working within the defense and aerospace industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power converters for defense and aerospace applications.
• Lead circuit design, simulation, and validation of power electronics systems, ensuring compliance with military and aerospace standards.
• Perform hands-on PCB design using Altium, including schematic capture, layout, and design review for manufacturability and performance optimization.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and validation of power electronics systems, including EMI/EMC compliance and thermal management considerations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering teams to optimize power electronics designs.
• Work with manufacturing teams to transition designs into production, ensuring reliability and repeatability.
• Provide technical leadership in power electronics innovation, efficiency improvements, and product lifecycle development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design with a focus on AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC converters.
• Expertise in Altium for schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit analysis.
• Strong knowledge of power topologies (flyback, forward, buck, boost, LLC, etc.) and magnetic component selection.
• Experience with high-reliability designs, thermal management, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE, LTSpice, PLECS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with prototype development, debugging, and testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the defense and aerospace industries, with a solid understanding of military/aerospace standards (MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, etc.).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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