Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Accelevation; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking an experienced Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, build, and test high-power industrial electronic products. You will take designs from concept through prototype testing and production, focusing on high-voltage and high-current hardware.

The role requires hands-on lab work, familiarity with Altium Designer, and the ability to own hardware designs through certification processes, including EMI/EMC and UL/IEC standards, in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power electronics hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of power-conversion and analog circuit design.
• Experience with high-voltage and three-phase systems.
• Hands-on laboratory and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Altium Designer or a similar design tool.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC, grounding, isolation, creepage, and clearance.
• Ability to independently take ownership of a hardware design.
• Experience with digital power control and UL/IEC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design AC/DC and DC/DC power-conversion circuits.
• Develop high-voltage, high-current, and three-phase power systems.
• Design circuits using SCRs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and gate drivers.
• Develop sensing, isolation, control, and protection circuits.
• Create schematics and guide PCB layout.
• Select components and perform electrical and thermal calculations.
• Bring up, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes.
• Support EMI/EMC testing, safety certification, and production.

Skills

Power electronics

High voltage

Three-phase systems

PCB design

Altium Designer

High-current hardware

Laboratory troubleshooting

Power electronics simulation tools

UL/IEC certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Power electronics simulation tools

Job description

Location: Miamisburg, OH

Position: Full-Time, On-Site

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, build, and test high-power industrial electronic products.

The right candidate will have practical experience developing high-voltage and high-current hardware and taking designs from concept through prototype testing and production.

Responsibilities

• Design AC/DC and DC/DC power-conversion circuits.
• Develop high-voltage, high-current, and three-phase power systems.
• Design circuits using SCRs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and gate drivers.
• Develop sensing, isolation, control, and protection circuits.
• Create schematics and guide PCB layout.
• Select components and perform electrical and thermal calculations.
• Bring up, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes.
• Support EMI/EMC testing, safety certification, and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power electronics hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of power-conversion and analog circuit design.
• Experience with high-voltage and three-phase systems.
• Strong hands-on laboratory and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Altium Designer or a similar design tool.
• Familiarity with power-electronics simulation tools.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, grounding, isolation, creepage, and clearance.
• Ability to independently take ownership of a hardware design.
• Experience with digital power control, industrial products, and UL/IEC certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values—we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.