Sr. Design-Product Development Engineer

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor is seeking an experienced power electronics design engineer to advance state-of-the-art DC/DC converter products. This role sits in R&D and encompasses magnetics, analog design, component selection, simulation, PCB layout, and documentation from concept to production.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external customers, applying strong math and analytical skills to model complex electrical problems and deliver high-performance power modules for AI, EVs, and aerospace markets.

Qualifications

• BSEE or higher preferred; MS/MSE is a plus
• 5+ years of power electronics design experience in AC/DC, DC/DC, VRMs, or BUS converters
• Extensive knowledge of high-frequency switching power supply topologies and control architectures
• Power conversion design skills including high-frequency magnetics, circuit design/analysis, simulation, layout, EMC, and interface circuitry
• Strong mathematical/analytical background with ability to model complex electrical problems
• Self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art DC/DC converter products in the R&D organization
• Cover converter design, magnetics, analog design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout, and product specification development
• Lead product design and development from conception through manufacturing production
• Oversee full documentation package for all designed products
• Interface with internal organizations and external customers

Skills

Power electronics design

AC/DC converters

DC/DC converters

VRMs

High-frequency switching

Control architectures

Circuit simulation

EMC compliance

Layout considerations

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

BSEE

MSEE preferred

Job description

Vicor is a place where engineers see the impact of their work every day. We’re an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide a hands-on opportunity to further innovate and advance the topologies, control systems, components and packaging of our power modules and the power delivery networks that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

Job Description

• Working in the R&D organization, you will design and develop state of the art DC/DC converter products using proprietary technologies.
• Design elements include converter design, magnetics design, analog design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout, and product functional specification development.
• Leads product design and development from product conception through manufacturing production.
• Oversees the generation of the full documentation package for all products designed.
• You will also interface with internal organizations and external customers.

Education / Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE preferred
• 5+ years of Power Electronics design experience in one or more of the following: AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, VRMs, BUS Converters.
• Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies and control architectures.
• Specific power conversion design skills include: high frequency magnetics design, power conversion circuit design and analysis, circuit simulation, layout considerations, feedback control theory, EMC compliance, and logic/interface circuit design.
• Strong mathematical and analytical background, with ability to model complex electrical problems.
• Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented
• Excellent team and individual contributor leadership skills
• Outstanding organizational, communications and interpersonal skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000
Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.