Principal Power Electronics Engineer Flight Systems

The Rundown AI, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A pioneering aerospace innovation company in California seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of power electronics for the X-BAT aircraft. The role requires over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on high and low voltage systems. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire hardware development cycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and mentoring junior engineers. This full-time position offers competitive compensation including benefits and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
  • Experienced with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging.
  • Demonstrated record of high standards and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Own flight critical power system design for the X-BAT.
  • Design power electronics for both high voltage and low voltage systems.
  • Lead design, verification, and manufacturing deployment.

Skills

Circuit design
Schematic capture
Component selection
Circuit testing
Debugging
Mentorship
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium

Job description

A pioneering aerospace innovation company in California seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of power electronics for the X-BAT aircraft. The role requires over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on high and low voltage systems. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire hardware development cycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and mentoring junior engineers. This full-time position offers competitive compensation including benefits and equity opportunities.
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