Senior Power Electronic Test Engineer
$110,000–$140,000 year
On-siteGoleta, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer to help develop and validate GaN power devices by designing SALT/HTOL stress test circuits and systems, evaluating device behavior in power converter circuits, and developing MCU firmware for automated testing. The role also supports magnetics design, generates concise technical documentation and reports, and contributes to internal knowledge bases to ensure reliable, repeatable long-duration testing. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience (or a master’s with 3+), plus proficiency in C/C++ firmware development and experience with Altium Designer; familiarity with GaN, power converter topologies (totem-pole PFC, flyback, LLC), and high-frequency magnetics; strong communication and teamwork skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years
- Understanding of power converter circuits such as totem-pole PFC, flyback, and LLC
- Proficiency in C/C++ MCU firmware development (PWM, UART, I2C, SPI, ADC/DAC)
- Experience with schematic/PCB design tools such as Altium Designer
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with high-frequency magnetics (inductors/transformers)
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