What you’ll do:
- Own a power electronics design that directly impacts X-BAT system performance and major flight test milestones, supported by a senior engineer who provides technical guidance and review.
- Contribute to the full hardware lifecycle including concept development, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring‑up, verification, integration, and flight test support.
- Design and analyze low‑voltage and high‑voltage power systems including DC‑DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery systems, power distribution, and protection circuits.
- Design systems across power ranges from 10 kW high‑power applications while balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC performance, and reliability.
- Partner with ECAD engineers on PCB layout for power density, thermal performance, EMI mitigation, and manufacturability.
- Execute hands‑on board bring‑up, debug, root‑cause analysis, and validation using oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test equipment.
- Support environmental, stress, and qualification testing (HALT, vibration, temperature cycling) for aerospace‑grade reliability.
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust system integration and clear interface ownership.
- Drive disciplined engineering practices including documentation, risk reduction, and closing the loop between analysis and test results.
Required qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong technical fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems.
- Hands‑on experience (coursework, labs, clubs, or internships) with power electronics such as converters, motor drivers, batteries, or high‑power systems.
- Familiarity with electrical design tools (Altium, KiCad, etc.).
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e‑loads, and multimeters.
- Participation in an engineering team/club or hands‑on project experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.
- Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
81456 - 122184 USD a year
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