Senior Power Electronics Engineer — Fusion Energy (Equity)

Physics World; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Equity participation

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies in Southern California seeks an experienced power electronics engineer to design high-current, high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion. You will model systems, develop control algorithms, and ensure grid-connected designs meet utility requirements as part of a cutting-edge fusion research program.

The role requires 4+ years in power electronics, strong MATLAB/Simulink and Python skills, and a focus on safety and EMI/EMC considerations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of power electronics design or modeling experience on large HV/HCI systems.
• Topology design and modeling supporting power electronics system development.
• Development of models and control algorithms for regulation and protection.
• Awareness of EMI/EMC issues caused by large electrical loads and grounding.
• Integration and connection of grid-connected systems meeting utility requirements.
• Experience with superconducting magnets, their power supplies and protection is a plus.
• Design of safety features ensuring equipment and personnel safety.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with emphasis on power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of high-current and high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion.
• Modeling of power electronics system designs and topologies to support power supply development.
• Develop control and protection algorithms for loads and power supplies.
• Simulate grid-connected systems to ensure compliance with utility requirements.
• Safety engineering for HV and HC power supplies.
• Liaise with vendors for equipment development and supply.
• Manage contracts from concept to completion throughout the project life cycle.

Skills

Power electronics

Modeling

Control algorithms

EMI/EMC awareness

Grid connection

Safety design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

FPGA

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Altium

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

TAE Technologies in Southern California seeks an experienced power electronics engineer to design high-current, high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion. You will model systems, develop control algorithms, and ensure grid-connected designs meet utility requirements as part of a cutting-edge fusion research program.

The role requires 4+ years in power electronics, strong MATLAB/Simulink and Python skills, and a focus on safety and EMI/EMC considerations.