Power Supply Development Engineer

Arista Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Income protection

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a Power System Engineer to design and implement multi-kW AC/DC power systems. Candidates should have a Master's in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years in power systems.

The role involves developing OEM power supplies, hands-on lab work, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The salary range for this position is $137,000 to $198,000, along with additional compensation and benefits for US-based employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in power systems engineering.
• Expertise in regulatory processes for power supplies.
• Experience with sourcing power supplies from 100W to 3000W.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify OEM power supplies within project teams.
• Hands-on lab work to characterize new power supplies.
• Design dual grid and redundant AC or DC power systems.

Skills

AC-DC & DC-DC design

Power distribution

Regulatory compliance

SPICE simulations

Communication skills

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

As an Arista Power System Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best engineering and technical leaders in the industry, driving the design and implementation of multi-kW AC/DC and DC/DC chassis power systems.

What You’ll Do

• Define, develop, source, and qualify OEM power supplies to meet product and market requirements as part of the project team.
• Spend time hands‑on in the lab characterizing new power supplies.
• Design and support dual grid and redundant AC or DC power systems.
• Apply strong analog and power circuit design knowledge to system qualification.
• Write clear and effective technical reports and communicate technical issues to a broad range of audiences including power teams, software engineers, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Monitor OEM vendor performance during power supply development.
• Collaborate with vendor engineering teams abroad and lead projects from concept through production.
• Participate in defining next‑generation systems; innovate and propose improvements to existing designs.
• Work closely with mechanical and compliance teams to ensure power distribution systems meet all national and international regulatory standards.
• Consult with system and diagnostic engineers on best testing practices for compliance.
• Travel internationally as required.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Experience with regulatory processes for designing and certifying power supplies in commercial electronics.
• Excellent knowledge of AC‑DC & DC‑DC design issues, system‑level power distribution, and industry best practices.
• Experience sourcing power supplies ranging from 100 Watts to 3000 Watts, supporting both AC and DC input power.
• Understanding of design challenges in large modular systems delivering total power up to ~30 kW.
• Familiarity with 54V to 12V IBC 1–3 kW converter bricks and PCB power distribution layouts using such modules.
• Experience with SPICE simulations is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills regarding requirements, critical path, and schedules.
• Experience with custom product development is preferred.

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $137,000 to $198,000.

Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location.

The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US‑based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment‑related decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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