Power Electronics Engineer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role:Power Electronics Engineer
Location:San Francisco CA.
On site. Full time.
About the job:
Advantra is partnering with an early-stage defense technology startup in San Francisco to hire a Power Electronics Engineer to design and prototype rugged battery and high-voltage systems for edge-deployed laser defense platforms.
About the role:
You will design build and validate battery management systems high-voltage converters diode drivers and wire harnesses. You will prototype and test field-ready electronics iterate quickly and ensure reliability in harsh environments.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate battery packs and management electronics for effective thermal and power management.
- Design high-voltage DC/DC converters rectifiers inverters diode drivers and power distribution units.
- Create rugged wire harnesses and specify connectors cables and components.
- Prototype and assemble electronics systems for field testing.
- Execute electrical vibration shock and environmental tests.
- Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews to optimize electronics for production.
- Collaborate with mechanical optical and robotics teams to integrate electronics into systems.
- Generate detailed schematics BOMs wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
- Ensure compliance with MIL-STD ITAR and relevant safety standards.
Core requirements:
- 3 to 8 years of experience in power electronics or electrical engineering roles in defense aerospace or robotics.
- Proficiency with SPICE MATLAB/Simulink Altium Designer or equivalent electrical design tools.
- Hands-on experience with battery management systems and high-voltage electronics.
- Experience designing and assembling rugged wire harnesses and electronics systems.
- Familiarity with thermal management EMI/EMC considerations and defense-grade specifications.
- Experience prototyping testing and validating electronics in harsh environments.
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Power Electronics or related field.
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
- Ability to iterate rapidly and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to have:
- Experience with long-duration deployment of electronics in harsh environments.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD standards and ITAR compliance.
- Background in EMI/EMC design and shielding.
- Security clearance or eligibility for one.
- Experience in field-deployed defense systems.
How to apply:
Email with links to shipped work and a short note on what you owned. Company name shared after the intro.
About Us:
Advantra-Upstart Crew is a search program inside Advantra Consulting. We partner with early stage and high growth startups to hire the top 2% in Tech and GTM. We run end to end searches from single role headhunts to full team build outs using domain experts and a vetted network to deliver tight shortlists. We stay close to founders and candidates so the relationship lasts beyond the first hire.
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- LabView
- PCB
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Assembly
