Senior Power Electronics Engineer, Hybrid Power Systems

LiquidPiston, Inc.; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & Wellness

Equity Participation (RSUs)

401(k) Match

Career Growth

Job summary

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to own hardware from concept through production in a fast-growing startup environment.

The role is onsite in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield, CT planned for late 2026. You will design, validate, and integrate power electronics for advanced engines and generator systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ship robust solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience designing power electronics hardware.
• Experience with converters, inverters, motor drives, or high-current/high-voltage systems.
• Lab testing, prototype integration, and failure analysis experience.
• Thermal, PCB layout, EMI/EMC, reliability, and manufacturability considerations.
• Experience with external vendors or contract manufacturers.
• Soldering, rework, instrumentation, and troubleshooting in lab.
• Ability to work across disciplines in a fast-paced small-team setting.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, prototype, debug, and improve power electronics hardware for engine and generator systems.
• Develop converters, inverters, motor drives, power distribution, and battery interfaces.
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, testing, validation, rework, and root-cause analysis.
• Address EMI/EMC, reliability, manufacturability, and component failures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, embedded controls, and test engineers.
• Oversee external vendors and contractors, reviewing designs and resolving issues.
• Execute rapid prototype development, bench testing, and in-house troubleshooting.
• Contribute to related electrical engineering tasks, including engine controls.
• Support product lifecycle with continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Power electronics

Converters & Inverters

Thermal management

PCB layout

Vendor management

Soldering

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Job description

LiquidPiston, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to own hardware from concept through production in a fast-growing startup environment.

The role is onsite in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield, CT planned for late 2026. You will design, validate, and integrate power electronics for advanced engines and generator systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ship robust solutions.