Power Electronics Lead Engineer

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical plan options

Employee assistance program

HSA contributions

Retirement plan with employer matching

Parental leave

Job summary

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. seeks a Power Electronics Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and production launch of advanced AC/DC converters. You will define system power architecture, performance targets, and roadmaps while mentoring engineers across disciplines.

Lead prototype builds, validation, and manufacturing collaboration to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance for industrial, data center, and electrification applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in power electronics design and development.
• Proven experience delivering AC/DC power converters from design to production.
• Strong understanding of topologies, control theory, magnetic design, filtering, EMI mitigation, and protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead AC/DC converter development from concept to production release.
• Define system power architecture, performance targets, and roadmaps.
• Mentor power electronics engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing during pilot production and product launch.

Skills

Power electronics

System architecture

Control theory

EMI/EMC

DFM/DFT/DFR

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DSP

FPGA

MCU-based digital power control

Job description

About Us:

LayerZero Power Systems LLC. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and production launch of advanced AC/DC power conversion products. This role will be responsible for driving power electronics architecture, converter topology selection, controls development, magnetics design, filtering, protection, sensing, and system validation from concept through full-scale manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power conversion with proven leadership experience guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering high-reliability products for industrial, energy, data center, transportation, or electrification applications.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of AC/DC power converters from concept, feasibility, and architecture through production release.
• Define system-level power architecture, performance requirements, and technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to power electronics engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering best practices.

Power Electronics Design

• Design and optimize AC/DC conversion systems, including:
• Power Factor Correction (PFC)Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge, LLC, and Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge convertersIsolated and non-isolated topologiesDevelop power stage designs utilizing Si, SiC, and GaN technologies.
• Design and validate control loops for stable and efficient converter operation.

Magnetics and Filtering

• Design transformers, inductors, chokes, and magnetic components.
• Develop DC-link, input, and output filtering solutions to meet performance and EMI requirements.
• Optimize power density, efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability.

Protection and Sensing

• Develop robust protection schemes including:
• Overcurrent protectionOvervoltage protectionShort-circuit protectionThermal protectionFault detection and diagnosticsDesign and implement voltage, current, temperature, and isolation sensing circuits

Product Development & Manufacturing

• Lead prototype builds, debugging, characterization, and validation testing.
• Support compliance activities for UL, IEC, CE, EMI/EMC, and safety standards.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR).
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during pilot production and product launch.
• Provide technical support for production, quality, and field issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.
• Proven experience delivering AC/DC power converter products from design through production.
• Strong understanding of:Power conversion topologiesControl theory and compensation techniquesMagnetic component designFiltering and EMI mitigationPower semiconductor devicesProtection and sensing circuitsExperience with schematic capture, PCB design reviews, and power electronics simulations.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics.
• Experience with DSP, FPGA, and microcontroller-based digital power control.
• Knowledge of SiC and GaN power device applications.
• Experience with industrial power supplies, renewable energy systems, EV charging, UPS systems, or data center power platforms.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and reliability prediction methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical projects.

Why Join Us?

Our Benefits Make a Difference.We believe great employees deserve great benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, professional growth, and family needs. Most of our core benefits are provided at no cost, reflecting our commitment to investing in well-being of our team.

• $0-cost Dental Insurance
• $0-cost Vision Insurance
• $0-cost Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• $0-cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options
• Medical Plan Choices, including one no-cost medical option plus two additional buy-up plan options
• $0-cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services
• Employer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses
• Retirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.

Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.

Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.

Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.