Principal Power Electronics Engineer

EVONA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

An innovative aerospace engineering firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced power systems for space applications. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and engaging with customers. Applicants should have approximately 10 years of experience and a proven track record in designing complex power electronics, ideally with a background in aerospace engineering. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience preferred in power electronics.
• Proven track record in designing from scratch.
• Aerospace or high-reliability electronics background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of high-reliability power electronics.
• Design and deliver hardware for applications.
• Interface with customers during technical reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Job description

Overview

An innovative aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to take full ownership of advanced power system designs for space applications. This is a high-impact, hands-on role working across the complete product lifecycle—from concept to flight-ready hardware. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with the ability to mentor junior engineers and, ideally, engage with customers during design reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of high-reliability power electronics for space systems.


• Design, prototype, test, and deliver hardware for applications including:
  
  
  
  • Three-phase power mechanisms
  
  


• Take designs from breadboard → brassboard → flight-ready hardware.


• Interface with customers and internal engineering teams during technical reviews.


• Contribute to system-level architecture decisions and provide technical mentorship to peers.

Technical Environment

• Power & System Specs: High voltage / high power systems, including designs up to 8kW DC-DC phase-shift converters.


• Design Tools: Altium, OrCAD


• Standards: Familiarity with aerospace/military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, IPC PCB standards) preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: ~10 years preferred, but exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.


• Proven track record designing complex power electronics from scratch through deployment.


• Aerospace or high-reliability electronics background strongly preferred; direct space experience not required.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication skills for customer and cross-functional engagement.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Design, Engineering, and Analyst

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Vision insurance


• Medical insurance


• Pension plan