Senior Power Electronics Engineer for UAV & Battery Systems

Packet Digital; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory collaboration culture

Job summary

Packet Digital in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems.

You will own hardware architectures from concept to production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Deep understanding of DC-DC power conversion and switch-mode power supply topologies.
• Experience with battery-based electric power systems.
• Understanding of vehicle electrification and safety requirements for battery-powered systems
• Experience designing hardware involving microcontrollers
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience
• Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management strategies
• Experience with precision analog measurements in high-noise environments
• Experience designing for high-current and high-voltage applications
• Experience implementing CAN, USB, and serial communication circuits
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple project priorities

Responsibilities

• Capture and define product requirements based on customer needs.
• Research technologies, components, standards, and design approaches.
• Propose, simulate, and validate hardware architectures and circuits.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts based on project requirements.
• Provide project timeline and development estimates.
• Support product development from concept through production.
• Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Document assemblies, bills of materials, engineering changes, and related design details.
• Participate in and lead schematic, layout, and design reviews.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to complete product designs.
• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and finished products.
• Create technical and customer-facing documentation.
• Provide customer support as needed.
• Assist with maintaining component libraries and project databases.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab and workspace.
• Support a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

Microcontrollers

CAN/USB/Serial

Thermal management

Analog measurement

High current/voltage

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Oscilloscopes / Test equipment

Job description

Packet Digital in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and support of advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems.

You will own hardware architectures from concept to production, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.