Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Veridic Solutions LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridic Solutions LLC in Sterling, VA seeks a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to own the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms powering mission-critical environments.

You will lead detailed schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching architectures, shaping protection strategies, fault response, and thermal performance at the system level while coordinating with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to deliver UL-certified power platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial power electronics design.
• SCR/thyristor-based solid-state switching systems expertise.
• Experience with UL requirements and NEC guidelines for low-voltage power equipment.
• Schematic design tool proficiency: Altium Designer or OrCAD.
• Experience reviewing PCB layouts in high-power applications.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms.
• Lead schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching architectures.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to bring UL-certified power platforms to market.

Skills

Power electronics design

SCR/thyristor switching

System-level protection

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Sterling VA

Job Description:

As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will own the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms that power mission-critical environments. Your work will directly influence the reliability, protection strategy, and performance of systems where failure is not an option. You will lead detailed schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching architectures, shaping protection strategies, fault response behavior, and thermal performance at the system level. This role blends deep technical expertise with cross-functional leadership, partnering with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to bring robust, UL-certified power platforms to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial power electronics design
• Deep expertise in SCR/thyristor-based solid-state switching systems
• Experience developing industrial power electronics equipment such as inverters, converters, or static switching systems
• Familiarity with UL requirements and NEC guidelines for low-voltage power equipment
• Proficiency with schematic design tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD
• Experience reviewing PCB layouts in high-power applications