Senior Hardware Power Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Hardware Power Engineer to design and validate power delivery for advanced hardware systems. The role is on‑site in Sunnyvale, with leadership responsibilities within the Power Systems Development team.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in power design, strong schematic and SPICE skills, and experience with PCB layout and Cadence tools. On-site presence 3+ days weekly is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Power Design Engineering with PE/EE background.
• Experience with schematic capture and simulation tools required.
• Practical PCB layout knowledge for multi‑layer boards a must.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define design requirements for power delivery and related circuitry.
• Coordinate with Board Level and PCB Layout Engineers through prototyping.
• Lead design reviews, test plans, and validation activities.
• Mentor junior team members and drive new tech initiatives.

Skills

Power design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

Cadence Sigrity PowerDC

SPICE

I2C/PMBus

Job description

Senior Hardware Power Engineer This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description: Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates electrical/electronic parts, sub-systems or integrated circuitry related to power delivery in the hardware systems. Conducts feasibility studies, design margin and validation analyses on new and modified power supply designs. As a power expert, assists in architecture development of new networking hardware systems. Capable of directing support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Role does require being on-site in Sunnyvale 3+ days a week, potentially more to meet business needs. Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Responsibilities: The selected candidate will be an Individual Contributor within the Power Systems Development team. Assignments will be at the direction of the Power Systems Development Manager. Typical Board Mount Power activities will include definition of design requirements, selection of critical components, design/simulation/schematic capture of power circuit blocks and coordination with the Board Level and PCB Layout Engineers, and subsequent bring-up and characterization testing of the completed prototype design and introduction to Manufacturing. Similarly, the Front End Power System development process involves System Level Conceptualization, Power Supply Module Functional Specification, and the full cycle of engineering development with HPE Supplier(s), including prototype testing, system integration, documentation and Manufacturing support. Both Board Mount and Front End Power development responsibilities include preparing and/or reviewing test plans and supervising tests as well as in leading the Technical Peer Review of ones work as well as participating in that of other team members. As a Senior Level Individual Contributor, this position will also include Leadership activities such as Mentoring less experienced members of the Power Engineering Team, developing new Technology initiatives within the group, and participating in the HPE Patent application process.

Education and Experience Required: Qualified candidates should have a 6+ years related Power Design Engineering experience, with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering degree minimum, Masters of Electrical Engineering is preferred. Solid experience with schematic capture and simulation tools (including SPICE) is essential Candidate needs to have a practical background with multilayer PCB Layout tools and techniques. Familiarity with power development CAD tools such as Cadence Sigrity PowerDC is a plus Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as I2C/PMBus as well as firmware design experience are highly desirable. Role does require being on-site in Sunnyvale 3+ days a week, potentially more to meet business needs.

Knowledge and Skills: Using electrical design tools and software packages. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Experience in overall architecture of electronic hardware for products and solutions. Designing and integrating electronic components, integrated circuitry, and algorithms into overall architecture. Evaluating and proposing forms of empirical analysis, modeling and testing methodologies to validate component, circuit, and hardware designs and thermal/emissions management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.

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What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let’s Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstates

Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP_04

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 140,500 - 285,000 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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