Senior Embedded Systems Engineer: Power Electronics & HV

Karman Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Karman Industries is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop and qualify control electronics for energy conversion systems within the HPU platform. You will work across systems design, control hardware and embedded software, applying first-principles thinking in a collaborative team.

The role focuses on LV/MV controls, grid-forming strategies and high-performance power electronics, with opportunities to build a robust HIL framework and contribute to next-generation AI

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, software, or controls engineering, with a specialization in power electronics
• 4+ years of experience in the design of embedded systems, including familiarity with MV systems and grid control strategies
• Familiarity with SIL/HIL development methodologies and platforms such as Typhoon HIL, Opal-RT, or Speedgoat
• Hands-on experience with SiC power devices and modules
• Expert knowledge of electrical test equipment and safe handling of high-power systems
• Self-motivated / high performer, ability to self-manage, multi-task, and communicate excellently

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy advanced controls for LV and MV power conversion systems
• Develop sensing and regulation systems for MV power, including AC and DC
• Design and implement grid-forming and active front-end control strategies for bidirectional power flow, in addition to low-level control for wide-bandgap devices and power electronics hardware
• Build and validate a high-fidelity HIL platform to enable design iteration
• Work with a tightly knit team across disciplines to develop all aspects of the Karman Heat Processing Unit
• Ability to implement novel solutions to challenging problems, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo
• Develop analytical, physics-based (first principles) models to determine hardware performance and limitations

Skills

Embedded systems

MV systems

Grid control

SIL/HIL

Typhoon HIL

Opal-RT

Speedgoat

SiC devices

Electrical test equipment

Self-motivation

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Power electronics specialization

Tools

Typhoon HIL

Opal-RT

Speedgoat

Job description

Karman Industries is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop and qualify control electronics for energy conversion systems within the HPU platform. You will work across systems design, control hardware and embedded software, applying first-principles thinking in a collaborative team.

The role focuses on LV/MV controls, grid-forming strategies and high-performance power electronics, with opportunities to build a robust HIL framework and contribute to next-generation AI