Senior Power Electronic Engineer
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States or Sterling, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Power Electronics Engineer responsible for owning the electrical design of high-current solid-state switching platforms powering mission-critical environments. Lead detailed schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching architectures, shape protection strategies, fault response behavior, and thermal performance at the system level. Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams to deliver robust, UL-certified power platforms. Day-to-day work includes system-level architecture for high-current switching, isolated gate drive and firing circuits, snubber networks and dv/dt/di/dt protection, fault current and protection coordination studies, thermal analysis and SOA evaluations for high-power semiconductors, PCB layout reviews for high-current routing and EMI performance, and supporting UL certification efforts. Strong emphasis on cross-functional design reviews, lab validation up to 1600A, and ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance in power electronics products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial power electronics design
- Proven experience designing schematics for high-current systems
- Deep expertise in SCR/thyristor-based solid-state switching systems
- Experience developing industrial power electronics equipment such as inverters, converters, or static switching systems
- Familiarity with UL requirements and NEC guidelines for low-voltage power equipment
- Proficiency with schematic design tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD
- Experience reviewing PCB layouts in high-power applications
- Working knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in power electronics
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