Power Electronics Engineer: GaN/SiC Inverter Innovator

Chariot Defense; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

Company-sponsored benefit plans

Job summary

Chariot Defense is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to own the electrical architecture of their power and energy systems. The role involves designing power electronics subsystems, including DC/DC and DC/AC converters, managing both low and high voltage systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong hands-on skills. This position offers a salary range of $130,000–$180,000 and potential equity.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in power electronics hardware design.
• Experience with low and high voltage power conversion.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 requirements.
• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of power electronics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of power electronics subsystems.
• Design next-generation inverter systems.
• Develop and oversee PCB layouts.
• Conduct environmental testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers.

Skills

Engineering intuition

First-principles thinking

DC/DC and DC/AC converter design

Protection circuits

EMI/EMC design

Bench skills with test equipment

Thermal management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

Chariot Defense is seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to own the electrical architecture of their power and energy systems. The role involves designing power electronics subsystems, including DC/DC and DC/AC converters, managing both low and high voltage systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong hands-on skills. This position offers a salary range of $130,000–$180,000 and potential equity.