Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Applies expertise in the design, development, supply and operation of high-voltage and high-current power supplies used in Fusion research. Responsible for coordinating technical responses to engineering and science requests for unique challenges in power supply development.

• Design and development of high-current and high-voltage power supplies from concept to completion
• Model power electronics system designs and topologies in support of power supply development
• Develop control and protection algorithms for both loads and power supplies
• Simulate grid-connected systems ensuring designs meet utility requirements
• Safety engineering of high-voltage and high-current power supplies
• Liaise with potential vendors for the 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 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 with 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 for 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 with 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

Bachelor’s required, Electrical Engineering preferred with an emphasis on power electronics.

Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on role (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick time, company wide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave, equity participation potential, and other rewards. HQ in Southern California.

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