Senior Electrical Engineer

Sr. Power Electronics Engineer Los Angeles County, CA Full-time | On-site Company Overview My cutting-edge NewSpace client is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of advanced power systems for mission-critical applications. This is a hands-on role with system-level ownership in a fast-paced, technical environment. Responsibilities Power Electronics: Own end-to-end design from architecture to validation (1–1000W systems, MPPT). Circuit Design: Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and bring-up of custom hardware. Power Distribution: Architect and implement system-level power routing and regulation. Thermal Design: Apply best practices for heat management in dense environments. Hardware Validation: Perform bench testing, debug, and performance verification. Energy Systems: Support integration of solar, battery, and other energy sources. Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems teams. Required Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar. Experience: 5 years designing and testing power electronics (~1–1000W), including MPPT. Power Conversion: Experience designing low-voltage DC-DC converters, voltage regulators, or related power supply systems. Circuit Design: Experience with schematic capture and board-level circuit design for power systems. Power Distribution: Experience architecting full system-level power distribution across avionics and subsystems. Hands-On Test: Experience with hands-on integration, hardware bring-up, and bench-level validation. Startup Experience: Built hardware from scratch in early-stage, fast-paced startups. Industry: Background in aerospace, automotive, eVTOL, EV, or other high-reliability hardware environments. Tools: ECAD (e.g., Altium), SPICE simulation. Lab Skills: Skilled with oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, multimeters, etc. Thermal Awareness: Understanding of thermal constraints in power system design. Regulatory: * ITAR clause below Preferred Experience Battery & BMS: Experience with batteries or battery management systems. Reliability: Fault-tolerant design, FMEA, ruggedized systems. Flight Hardware: Familiarity with space-qualified or flight-rated electronics. Who You Are Ownership: Thrive with full system responsibility. Startup Mindset: Adaptable, hands-on, and collaborative. Mission-Driven: Energized by building impactful real-world systems. If you’re craving real ownership in a fast-paced startup, apply now! *ITAR: Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Posted Date: 6/27/2025