Job Description

Job Title: Senior Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee the design, development, and support of complex electronic power systems for the aerospace, defense, and telecom industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power supply design, analog electronics, and product packaging for harsh environments. The role requires hands-on experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware Design and Development: Lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems, including power converters, filters, and logic circuits.
• Power Supply Design: Design and prototype DC-DC converters and other power supply systems ranging from 270V to 600V input and 1.5V to 28V output, with up to 1200W output power.
• Simulation and Analysis: Perform simulations using LTSPICE and conduct analyses such as Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Stress & Derating Analysis, and Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• PCB Design: Complete printed wiring board placements and routing, and conduct schematic capture using OrCAD and PCB design in PADS.
• Component Selection: Select and balance components for cost, efficiency, and packaging.
• Troubleshooting: Lead troubleshooting efforts for production flight hardware and resolve EMI/RFI issues in aircraft and defense vehicle equipment.
• Technical Studies: Conduct project planning, requirements definition, concept development, and technical trade studies for power converters and isolators.
• Customer Interaction: Present electrical designs during customer-facing reviews and provide technical support to customers.
• Production Support: Develop production assembly instructions, processes, and fixtures, and collaborate with test engineering for design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturing (DFM).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 10 years of related experience in designing ruggedized, highly-reliable electromechanical systems for harsh environments.
• Expertise in power supply design, analog electronics, and product packaging.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as LTSPICE, and design tools like OrCAD and PADS.
• Strong understanding of industry standards such as MIL-STD and IPC Class 3 high-reliability standards.
• Experience in developing transformers, inductors, and RF systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Altium, ORCAD, LTSpice, TINA, HP-ADS, MathCAD, and Excel.
• Familiarity with IPC Class 3 high-reliability standards preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with high-speed digital and analog circuit designs.
• Familiarity with designing power converters for mission-critical applications.
• Ability to conduct simulations and troubleshoot complex power supply issues.

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