Senior Power Electronics R&D Engineer

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation in Andover, MA is seeking a Sr. R&D Power Electronics Design Engineer to design and develop state-of-the-art DC/DC converters and power modules, advancing high‑density, 48V centric power solutions.

You will lead design from concept through production, perform magnetics and PCB layout work, run simulations, and prepare complete documentation while interfacing with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of power electronics design experience in AC/DC or DC/DC converter designs.
• Experience with high-frequency switching power supply topologies.
• Strong mathematical and analytical background.
• Ability to lead design from conception to production.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art DC/DC converter products.
• Incorporate magnetics design, analog design, component selection, simulation, PCB layout, and product specifications.
• Lead product design from conception through manufacturing production.
• Oversee generation of complete documentation package for designed products.
• Interface with internal organizations and external customers.

Skills

Power electronics

AC/DC converters

DC/DC converters

VRMs

High-frequency magnetics

Control architectures

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

EMC compliance

Analytical skills

Education

BSEE, MSEE preferred

Job description

Vicor Corporation in Andover, MA is seeking a Sr. R&D Power Electronics Design Engineer to design and develop state-of-the-art DC/DC converters and power modules, advancing high‑density, 48V centric power solutions.

You will lead design from concept through production, perform magnetics and PCB layout work, run simulations, and prepare complete documentation while interfacing with internal teams and customers.