Senior Electrical Engineer, DC Power Systems & R&D

Maverick Power; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Paid time off

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced DC power systems for critical infrastructure, including data centers and telecom networks. This role emphasizes delivering reliable, scalable power solutions and guiding a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in DC power distribution, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering high‑quality engineering solutions in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in DC power systems engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-efficiency DC power systems, including rectifiers, inverters, battery backup systems, and PDUs for mission‑critical applications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross‑functional teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, UL, NEC).
• Oversee end‑to‑end project lifecycles, from requirements gathering and system architecture to testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Analyze and optimize DC power systems for energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability, integrating renewable energy sources where applicable.
• Diagnose and resolve complex power system issues, ensuring minimal downtime for critical operations.
• Work with suppliers to select and qualify power components, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and compatibility with system requirements.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and operational manuals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in DC power systems, contributing to R&D initiatives and patent filings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

DC power systems

System design

Technical leadership

Project management

Power electronics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MATLAB

PSpice

Job description

Maverick Power is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced DC power systems for critical infrastructure, including data centers and telecom networks. This role emphasizes delivering reliable, scalable power solutions and guiding a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in DC power distribution, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering high‑quality engineering solutions in fast‑paced environments.