Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems responsible for leading power architecture development for tactical communications and embedded computing systems in defense-related environments. Responsibilities include designing AC/DC and DC/DC power distribution for rugged military applications, developing system-level power budgets and grounding strategies, power conditioning and EMI/EMC mitigation, integrating networking/compute/RF subsystems, creating and reviewing schematics and wiring diagrams, supporting PCB/chassis-level power integration, performing power integrity, thermal, and fault analyses, and supporting design reviews, qualification testing, and production transition. Will collaborate with cross-functional teams, work with suppliers and manufacturing partners, and mentor junior engineers. Must have a BS in Electrical Engineering with 8–12+ years of experience in electrical power systems for military/aerospace/ruggedized applications, proficiency with Altium/OrCAD/SolidWorks Electrical, strong grounding/EMI/EMC knowledge, and eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance; US citizen.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 8–12+ years of experience designing and integrating electrical power systems
- Strong understanding of embedded power systems, power conversion, and power distribution architectures
- Experience designing systems for military, aerospace, maritime, or ruggedized applications
- Strong understanding of grounding, bonding, shielding, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
- Experience with schematic capture and electrical CAD tools such as Altium, OrCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar
- Experience performing power analysis, load calculations, and thermal considerations for electronic systems
- Knowledge of electrical safety and protection mechanisms including fusing, circuit protection, and transient suppression
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving hardware integration and system-level electrical issues
- Experience supporting prototype builds, qualification testing, and manufacturing transition
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within integrated product teams
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals
- Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas
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