Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Flight-Ready Defense

Long Wall; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 168,900 - 256,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of power conversion systems. The successful candidate will own the entire process, from initial concept to production, and will work collaboratively with a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in power electronics, team collaboration, and effective communication. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including employer-subsidized health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar field AND 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in space, aerospace, or similar environments developing electrical power systems.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering specializing in power electronics and switch-mode topologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of power conversion systems to support product tests and operations.
• Develop electrical architecture, component selection, and circuit board design.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Designing hardware from concept through production

Proficient in electrical sizing of motors and VFDs

Strong communication skills

Experience with CAD design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar field

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Altium Designer

NX

Zuken

Teamcenter

Job description

A defense technology firm in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of power conversion systems. The successful candidate will own the entire process, from initial concept to production, and will work collaboratively with a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in power electronics, team collaboration, and effective communication. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including employer-subsidized health insurance and 401(k) matching.