Senior Power Electronics Engineer - High-Power Systems

Aurelius Systems, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate impact on field testing

Rapid career progression

Work on critical defense technology

Job summary

A defense technology startup in San Francisco is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to own the power chain for directed energy weapon systems. This role involves architecting battery management systems and designing high-voltage power delivery electronics with immediate impact on field testing. The ideal candidate has 3-8 years in power electronics, experience with high-voltage systems, and a hands-on testing mindset. If you desire rapid execution and visible results, this position offers an opportunity to build more in 12 months than most engineers do in 5 years.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years in power electronics with direct hardware experience.
• Experience with 48V+ power systems and their safety.
• Hands-on experience in building and testing hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and validate battery management systems.
• Design high-voltage converters and driver electronics.
• Integrate power systems with mechanical and optical subsystems.

Skills

Deep experience with battery management systems

High-voltage power systems

Hands-on wire harness design

Proficient in Altium Designer

Thermal management expertise

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

A defense technology startup in San Francisco is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to own the power chain for directed energy weapon systems. This role involves architecting battery management systems and designing high-voltage power delivery electronics with immediate impact on field testing. The ideal candidate has 3-8 years in power electronics, experience with high-voltage systems, and a hands-on testing mindset. If you desire rapid execution and visible results, this position offers an opportunity to build more in 12 months than most engineers do in 5 years.