Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Moog Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of high‑reliability power electronics for spacecraft and defense systems. The role combines architecture, hardware bring‑up, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering teams.

As a senior individual contributor, you will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with aerospace requirements, and drive qualification through production while partnering with systems, software, mechanical, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years designing power electronics for aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability applications.
• Experience designing DC‑DC power converters or related power conversion circuits.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar).
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices; MOSFETs required; IGBT/SiC/GaN beneficial.
• Experience supporting hardware through full lifecycle from architecture to production.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-reliability power electronics including DC-DC converters and related subsystems.
• Lead hardware bring‑up, integration, debug, verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and review specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation.
• Solve complex technical issues using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to engineers.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Skills

Power electronics design

DC-DC converters

Leadership/mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Mathcad

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Reporting To: Design Engineering Manager

Work Schedule: Onsite - Phoenix, AZ

Moog's Gilbert AZ facility is a leading designer of spaceflight hardware and is a part of the Spacecraft Avionics business unit in the Space & Defense Group. Moog has partnered with NASA to provide electronic solutions for the Artemis Orion Crew Capsule, Viper Lunar Rover, Satellite Laser Communications Relay, OSIRIS-REX to study asteroid composition along with complete satellite buses for the defense department.

We are seeking a talented Staff Power Electronics Engineer for our facility in Gilbert, AZ.

Role Overview

Moog Space & Defense Group develops high-reliability avionics, power distribution, onboard computing, and spacecraft electronics supporting NASA, civil space, and defense missions. We are seeking a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design of high-reliability power electronics for spacecraft and defense systems.

This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for architecting and delivering power conversion solutions while mentoring engineers and partnering across systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams.

What You'll Do

• Architect and design high-reliability power electronics including DC-DC converters and related subsystems such as inverters, motor drives, or battery-management systems.
• Perform circuit design, simulation, component selection, schematic capture, and guide PCB layout, thermal, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Lead hardware bring‑up, integration, debug, verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop and review specifications, design reviews, test plans, and verification documentation.
• Solve complex technical issues using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet aerospace and defense reliability, environmental, and performance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years designing power electronics for aerospace, defense, industrial, or other high‑reliability applications.
• Strong experience designing DC‑DC power converters or closely related power conversion circuits.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar).
• Experience using simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of power semiconductor devices. MOSFET experience required; IGBT, SiC, and GaN experience is beneficial.
• Experience supporting hardware through the full product lifecycle from architecture through qualification and production.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• Experience developing electronics for harsh‑environment or space applications.
• Experience with radiation‑tolerant or radiation‑hardened electronics.
• Experience with motor control, reliability analysis (FMEA/MTBF), or system integration.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical design reviews.

Why Join Moog?

Work on mission‑critical spacecraft and defense programs, influence technical direction as a Staff Engineer, collaborate with highly experienced multidisciplinary teams, and help develop the next generation of engineers.

Salary Range Transparency: Phoenix, AZ $150,000.00–$200,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.