Power System Architect

AECOM; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a skilled hardware engineer to design power solutions for various projects. You will work on innovative computing technologies that enhance user experiences and involve collaboration with industry leaders. The role demands a strong foundation in power supply design with potential for significant professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6 years' experience in power supply design and PCB layout.
• 3 years leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power tree architecture and component trade-offs.
• Drive solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement proof of concept for power solutions.

Skills

Power supply design

Technical leadership

Analog design

Debugging using low-level software

Knowledge of DC-DC power conversion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

+ 6 years of experience working in a power supply design, power management integrated circuit architecture and PCB layout technical environment.

+ 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

+ 10 years of experience working in fluid work environments.

+ Experience in power supply design and knowledge of DC-DC power conversion topologies, power management integrated circuit architecture and PCB layout.

+ Experience debugging devices using low-level software, JTAG, UART, etc.

+ Knowledge of analog design.

+ Understanding of product thermals, Integrated Circuit (IC) and product packaging challenges/limitations.

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

+ Work with other hardware engineers to analyze power tree architecture and component selection trade-offs. Work cross-functionally across the organization to drive solutions.

+ Communicate with leading power vendors and track industry trends. Collaborate and influence these partners to obtain solutions/features for Pixel hardware.

+ Design and implement proof of concept power solutions for next generation designs. Author and complete verification test protocols for these with support from vendor and internal test teams

+ Perform rigorous testing and correlation of proposed solutions against data provided by silicon vendors. Drive closure to any issues.

+ Build debug/test hardware or models that allow for characterization of proposed power solutions. This will also include software development to support these tools.

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