Senior Power Electronics Engineer — High-Current Systems

Accelevation

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 155,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance;bon
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with company
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Collaborative, high-performance

Job summary

Accelevation seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms powering mission-critical environments. You will lead schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based systems and drive protection strategies, thermal performance, and system-level reliability.

The role collaborates with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to deliver UL-certified power platforms and ensure safety, quality, and performance across the product

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
  • 7+ years of hands-on industrial power electronics design.
  • Experience with SCR/thyristor-based switching systems.
  • Familiarity with UL/NEC for low-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Own electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms.
  • Create detailed power and control schematics for SCR/thyristor systems.
  • Perform thermal analyses and SOA evaluations for modules.
  • Review PCB layouts for high-current routing and EMC performance.
  • Support UL certification efforts and cross-functional reviews.
  • Lead testing and validation activities with firmware and mechanical teams.

Skills

Power electronics design
High-current systems
Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer
OrCAD
MATLAB/Simulink
LTspice

Job description

Accelevation seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms powering mission-critical environments. You will lead schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based systems and drive protection strategies, thermal performance, and system-level reliability.

The role collaborates with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to deliver UL-certified power platforms and ensure safety, quality, and performance across the product

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