Senior System Architect Power Electronics & Safety

onsemi; San Jose (CA); Híbrido; USD 151.000 - 273.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

onsemi is seeking a highly experienced System Architect to lead the architectural development of solid-state power device solutions for safety-critical systems and motor control. The role emphasizes SiC and GaN devices, high-level collaboration with OEMs and Tier 1 partners, and cross-functional alignment across hardware, software, and systems engineering.

The successful candidate will drive architecture decisions, ensure ISO 26262 compliance, and shape platform strategies for automotive and

Qualificações

• Proven experience in power electronics systems focusing on AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion topologies and architecture, using SiC, GaN, and Si MOSFETs.
• Strong background in electrical and thermal modeling, simulations, and bench testing.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical specs.
• Hands-on experience in high voltage power electronics for automotive safety-critical or industrial applications.
• Experience collaborating with Tier 1 OEMs on development and integration of power electronics systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead system architecture definition for next-generation power electronics solutions.
• Ensure alignment with functional safety, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Collaborate with OEMs and internal teams to define system-level requirements and interfaces.
• Drive end-to-end architectural decisions from concept to production, balancing trade-offs across power, sensing, thermal, cost, and safety.
• Work with the Functional Safety team to comply with ISO 26262 and related standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to systems engineering teams.
• Translate market requirements into robust, modular system architectures for long-term roadmaps.

Conhecimentos

Power electronics systems

System architecture leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Technical mentorship

Clear communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

SiC power devices

GaN power devices

MOSFETs

Descrição da vaga

onsemi is seeking a highly experienced System Architect to lead the architectural development of solid-state power device solutions for safety-critical systems and motor control. The role emphasizes SiC and GaN devices, high-level collaboration with OEMs and Tier 1 partners, and cross-functional alignment across hardware, software, and systems engineering.

The successful candidate will drive architecture decisions, ensure ISO 26262 compliance, and shape platform strategies for automotive and