Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon‑free power. We apply science and engineering to design transformational technologies.

• Design and development of high‑current and high‑voltage power supplies from concept to completion.
• Modeling power electronics system designs and topologies to support power supply development.
• Development of control and protection algorithms for both loads and power supplies.
• Simulation of grid‑connected systems ensuring designs meet utility requirements.
• Safety engineering of high‑voltage and high‑current power supplies.
• Liaising with potential vendors for development and supply of equipment.
• Contract award and project management throughout the project life cycle.

• 4+ years’ experience of power electronics design and/or modeling experience gained on large high‑voltage or high‑current systems.
• Topology design and modeling supporting power electronic systems development.
• Development of models and control algorithms for regulation and protection.
• Awareness of EMI/EMC issues caused by large electrical loads and grounding issues.
• Integration and connection of grid‑connected systems meeting utility requirements.
• Experience of superconducting magnets, their power supplies and protection would be a plus.
• Design of safety features ensuring both equipment and personnel safety.

• Design and development of high‑voltage or high‑current systems.
• Power quality analysis for grid‑connected systems.
• Liaison with power electronic system vendors, custom equipment and suppliers.
• Management of contracts from concept to completion is a plus.

• Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink and Python in the support of power electronics designs.
• FPGA based control algorithm development.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW is a plus but not essential.

• Use of AutoCAD, Solid Works Electrical etc. for design and documentation of systems.
• Experience of Altium or similar software for schematic capture/PCB layout is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other scientists and engineers.
• Accuracy and the ability to identify and correct shortcomings in proposals and designs.
• Ability to rapidly gain new knowledge of unique electrical loads and systems.

• Interest in large science or R&D projects.
• Background knowledge of very high current and high voltage systems, their risks and safety factors.

Bachelors required, Electrical Engineering preferred with an emphasis on power electronics.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The range is $130,000 to $160,000.

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, company wide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave.
• Payment rewards:
  For referring talent, novel research, and patents.
• A collaborative environment:
  An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization.
• Potential for equity participation.
• HQ in Southern California.

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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