Power Electronics Engineer I: Multilevel HV Systems

Southern States Brand; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Brand in Hampton, GA, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer I to design, develop, and optimize multilevel converter topologies for renewable energy and grid applications. You will lead hardware integration, prototyping, and collaboration with control, mechanical, and test engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 4–7 years of power electronics experience; familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, and high-voltage practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or power electronics.
• 4-7 years of power electronics design experience.
• Experience with multilevel converters (MMC, CHB) and high-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE-based tools.
• Experience with hardware prototyping and lab validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize multilevel converter topologies for high-power applications.
• Lead prototyping, hardware assembly, and testing in lab and field environments.
• Perform simulations and modeling to predict performance and EMI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and cooling.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, and UL standards.

Skills

Power electronics

Multilevel converters

High-voltage systems

MATLAB/Simulink

LTSpice/PLECS

PCB prototyping

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE-based tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Southern States Brand in Hampton, GA, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer I to design, develop, and optimize multilevel converter topologies for renewable energy and grid applications. You will lead hardware integration, prototyping, and collaboration with control, mechanical, and test engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 4–7 years of power electronics experience; familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, and high-voltage practices is essential.