Senior Power Electronics Engineer – High-Impact, Space-Grade

Draper Labs; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, specify, develop, and test power system architectures for a wide range of applications, including miniature power conversion and battery management. The role involves radiation-hardened designs, small motor controllers, and precision feedback systems.

They will lead cross-functional teams, drive requirements, and contribute to business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
• Design new products and develop technical specifications for production.
• Analyze hardware configurations and test conformance to specs.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems and adapt to changes.
• Develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate status to leadership and customers.
• Develop, document and teach best practices to teammates.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Draper is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, specify, develop, and test power system architectures for a wide range of applications, including miniature power conversion and battery management. The role involves radiation-hardened designs, small motor controllers, and precision feedback systems.

They will lead cross-functional teams, drive requirements, and contribute to business development and proposals.