Electrical Engineer – Power & High-Voltage Systems

Electrical Engineer – Power & High-Voltage Systems

A venture-backed defense technology company is developing rugged, edge-deployed directed-energy platforms for counter-unmanned aerial systems. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and validating battery and high-voltage power electronics that move quickly from prototype to field deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage DC/DC converters, diode drivers, rectifiers, inverters, and power distribution/control circuits

• Perform electrical simulations using SPICE or MATLAB/Simulink to optimize efficiency and reliability

• Develop embedded and mixed-signal electronics integrating microcontrollers and FPGAs for telemetry, protection, and fault handling

• Design and validate battery management and rapid-discharge power systems with strong thermal considerations

• Create rugged wire harnesses and select connectors/cabling for high-power environments

• Drive hands-on prototyping, bring-up, and environmental/vibration/shock testing

• Conduct DFM reviews and collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality

• Produce schematics, BOMs, and wiring documentation while ensuring compliance with safety and export regulations

• Partner with mechanical, optical, and controls teams for full system integration

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical or power electronics engineering (aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar)

• Proficiency with Altium Designer, SPICE, and/or MATLAB/Simulink

• Experience with high-voltage electronics, battery management systems, and diode driver circuits

• Hands-on experience with rugged electronics assembly and integration

• Familiarity with thermal management and EMI/EMC considerations

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying hardware in harsh or remote environments

• Familiarity with MIL-STD specifications and export compliance

• EMI/EMC shielding and mitigation experience

• Active or obtainable security clearance

Additional Information

Work Environment: Fast-paced, hardware-focused engineering culture with frequent lab and field testing and close cross-disciplinary collaboration.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.