Senior Power Electronic Engineer
Job in
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06831, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
First Search Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client, Liquid Piston, is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to expand their Electrical Engineering team. Due to the nature of their work, only U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, or H-1B visa holders will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities- Design, simulate, prototype, debug, and improve power electronics hardware for advanced engine and generator systems
- Develop and support converters, inverters, motor drives, power distribution systems, battery interfaces, and related hardware
- Perform hands‑on hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, validation, rework, and root‑cause analysis of electrical and thermal failures
- Address real‑world hardware challenges including EMI/EMC issues, component failures, manufacturability concerns, and reliability improvements
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, embedded controls, and test engineers to develop fully integrated products
- Oversee external vendors and contractors, including reviewing designs, identifying issues, and resolving integration or quality problems
- Execute rapid prototype development, bench testing, and in‑house troubleshooting to support development timelines
- Contribute to related electrical engineering efforts beyond core PE, including engine controls, genset controls, instrumentation, wiring, and general EE tasks
- Support iterative product development and continuous improvement activities throughout the product lifecycle
- Operate effectively in a fast‑paced small‑company environment where priorities may shift and engineers are expected to take broad ownership
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong hands‑on experience designing and developing power electronics hardware
- Experience with converters, inverters, motor drives, high‑current/high‑voltage systems, or related power electronics applications
- Practical experience with hardware debugging, lab testing, prototype integration, and failure analysis
- Strong understanding of real‑world electrical engineering tradeoffs including thermal management, PCB layout, EMI/EMC, reliability, and manufacturability
- Experience working with external vendors, contract manufacturers, or third‑party design firms
- Comfortable performing hands‑on lab work including soldering, rework, instrumentation, and troubleshooting
- Ability to work across disciplines and contribute to broader electrical and system‑level engineering challenges
- Adaptable, self‑motivated, and comfortable working in a highly collaborative small‑team environment
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a demonstrated ability to drive hardware issues to resolution quickly and effectively
- Passion for building and improving real‑world hardware products
- Experience with weight‑and‑efficiency‑critical designs (e.g., aerospace, defense, UAVs)
- Background in hybrid power systems, gensets, and MIL‑STD compliant systems (e.g., AMMPS)
- Knowledge of CANBUS/MODBUS communication protocols
- Hands‑on experience with PCB layout and design tools such as Altium or OrCAD
- Project management skills with experience coordinating across teams and with external stakeholders
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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