Senior Power Electronics Engineer — High-Current Systems

Accelevation LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Virginia is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to spearhead the design of high-current solid-state switching platforms. This critical role involves leading schematic design while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, have over 7 years' experience in power electronics design, and deep expertise in SCR/thyristor-based systems. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial power electronics design.
• Proven experience designing schematics for high-current systems.
• Familiarity with UL requirements and NEC guidelines for low-voltage power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to system-level architecture and electrical subsystem definition for high-current solid-state switching equipment.
• Owning detailed power and control schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching platforms.
• Conducting short-circuit, overload, fault current, and protection coordination studies.

Skills

Industrial power electronics design

High-current systems design

SCR/thyristor-based systems

Schematic design tools (Altium Designer, OrCAD)

EMC/EMI mitigation techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

Job description

A leading technology company based in Virginia is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to spearhead the design of high-current solid-state switching platforms. This critical role involves leading schematic design while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, have over 7 years' experience in power electronics design, and deep expertise in SCR/thyristor-based systems. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.