Technology Leader, Power Electronics & High-Power Drives

Mainstream Engineering; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering seeks a Technology Leader – Power Electronics to spearhead next-generation power conversion technologies for commercial, industrial, and defense applications. You will guide architecture, design, and testing of high-power converters and motor-drive systems, while mentoring engineers and shaping our technology roadmap.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep expertise in SiC/GaN devices, embedded control, and collaboration with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with GPA ≥3.3.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing power electronic systems.
• Experience designing/testing TR power conversion equipment at or above 100 kW.
• Strong background in variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor control.
• Experience with analog/digital circuit design and system integration.
• U.S. Citizenship required for ITAR program restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development and testing of high-performance power converters from 1 kW to 150+ kW.
• Drive development of high-speed motor drive systems (10,000 RPM to >150,000 RPM).
• Develop digital control algorithms, filtering, and closed-loop control for power electronics.
• Design and test power stages, gate drivers, and sensor electronics using SiC and GaN devices.
• Oversee PCB layout, fabrication and validation of analog/mixed-signal boards.
• Develop embedded control systems using DSPs, MCUs, and FPGA-based architectures.
• Guide products through concept to production lifecycle and mentor engineers.

Skills

Power electronics design

Motor control systems

Embedded control

Digital signal processing

Analog/digital circuit design

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

DSPs/MCUs/FPGA

Job description

Mainstream Engineering seeks a Technology Leader – Power Electronics to spearhead next-generation power conversion technologies for commercial, industrial, and defense applications. You will guide architecture, design, and testing of high-power converters and motor-drive systems, while mentoring engineers and shaping our technology roadmap.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep expertise in SiC/GaN devices, embedded control, and collaboration with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing