Senior Direct Current Engineer

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Medical plan options

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account contributions

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. seeks a senior individual-contributor engineer to design, build, and validate DC power-distribution hardware for AI and high-density data centers.

You will own detailed design of 800 VDC blocks, 1500 VDC scalability, and lab validation, reporting to the Director – High Power Solutions – R&D. You will develop conversion stages using SiC/GaN, design switchgear, perform fault and insulation analyses, and prepare schematics, BOMs, and test plans for UL/CSA/ETL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering with power-electronics emphasis; MS preferred.
• 8+ years designing DC or power-electronics systems for critical infrastructure.
• Depth in LVDC/HVDC distribution, converter topologies, and DC protection and coordination.
• Hands-on SiC and GaN converter design, magnetics, and thermal management.
• Simulation fluency: PLECS, Simulink/MATLAB, SPICE; CFD thermal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed design of 800 VDC (±400 VDC) central power blocks and DC distribution, scalable toward 1500 VDC.
• Design and simulate AC/DC and DC/DC conversion stages using SiC and GaN devices for high density and efficiency.
• Develop DC switchgear, solid-state and hybrid breakers, fusing, and selective-coordination schemes.
• Perform DC fault-current, short-circuit, arc-flash, and insulation-coordination analysis.
• Engineer downstream distribution — DC busway, PDU, RPP/RDP panelboards, and HVDC connectors to the rack DC-DC power shelf.
• Build, instrument, and test prototypes in the R&D lab — thermal, load, transient, and life-cycle testing.
• Integrate metering, controls, and telemetry with DCIM/SCADA; support ESS/BBU ride-through integration.
• Produce schematics, BOMs, test plans, and documentation; support UL/CSA/ETL certification, DVT, and manufacturing hand-off.
• Design to OCP, NEMA, IEEE, IEC 62443, UL 1778/2367 and NEC requirements; contribute to development partnerships (ORNL, etc.).

Skills

DC power distribution

Power electronics

SiC/GaN design

Lab testing & validation

Schematic capture / BOMs

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (power-electronics emphasis)

MS preferred

Tools

PLECS

Simulink/MATLAB

SPICE

CFD thermal modeling

DCIM/SCADA integration

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.

A senior individual-contributor engineering role that designs, builds, and validates direct current power-distribution hardware for AI and high-density data centers, reporting to the Director – High Power Solutions — R&D.Owns detailed design and lab validation of DC power blocks, DC switchgear and protection, bus distribution, and the rack power-shelf interface — turning architecture direction into tested, manufacturable hardware.

Key R&D Responsibilities

• Execute detailed design of 800 VDC (±400 VDC) central power blocks and DC distribution, scalable toward 1500 VDC.
• Design and simulate AC/DC and DC/DC conversion stages using silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices for high density and efficiency.
• Develop DC switchgear, solid-state and hybrid breakers, fusing, and selective-coordination schemes.
• Perform DC fault-current, short-circuit, arc-flash, and insulation-coordination analysis.
• Engineer downstream distribution — DC busway, PDU, RPP/RDP panelboards, and HVDC connectors to the rack DC-DC power shelf.
• Build, instrument, and test prototypes in the R&D lab — thermal, load, transient, and life-cycle testing.
• Integrate metering, controls, and telemetry with DCIM/SCADA; support ESS/BBU ride-through integration.
• Produce schematics, BOMs, test plans, and documentation; support UL/CSA/ETL certification, DVT, and manufacturing hand-off.
• Design to OCP, NEMA, IEEE, IEC 62443, UL 1778/2367 and NEC requirements; contribute to development partnerships (ORNL, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, power-electronics emphasis (MS preferred).
• 8+ years designing DC or power-electronics systems for critical infrastructure.
• Depth in LVDC/HVDC distribution, converter topologies, and DC protection and coordination.
• Hands‑on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) converter design, magnetics, and thermal management.
• Simulation fluency — PLECS, Simulink/MATLAB, SPICE, and CFD thermal modeling or equal.
• Lab-forward: prototype build‑up, power‑analyzer and scope work, and test‑plan authorship.

Preferred

• Data center power experience (PDU, STS, RPP, busway) at 30 kW–1 MW racks.
• UL/CSA/ETL certification testing and IEC 62443 security familiarity.
• ESS/BBU integration, DCIM/SCADA telemetry, and firmware/controls collaboration.
• Skid and eHouse or other prefabricated power‑module delivery experience.
• Solid‑state power converters and systems — solid‑state transformers, solid‑state and hybrid DC breakers, and rectifier/inverter power blocks, including their controls, switching and gate‑drive design.

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 the 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.