Electrical Engineer III

Overview

The Electrical Engineer III (EE III) is a mid‑ to senior‑level individual contributor responsible for the design, analysis, and validation of advanced high‑power, high‑voltage power‑electronics systems. This role requires demonstrated experience in PCB design for power converters, hands‑on laboratory testing of systems above 20 kW and 1,000 V, and the application of modern power‑electronics devices and topologies. The EE III owns discrete design and analysis tasks, works with moderate autonomy, and contributes across multiple projects from concept through validation.

In this role, the EE III designs and analyzes electrical circuits and subsystems, develops and reviews schematics, layouts, and technical documentation, and supports PCB design, bring‑up, testing, and validation. The position involves troubleshooting at the circuit and system level and supporting integration with power electronics, embedded controls, and mechanical systems. The EE III applies experience with wide‑bandgap devices (SiC, GaN), gate drives, magnetics (inductors and transformers), and EMI/EMC design considerations, and works with converter topologies such as DAB/DAB‑SRC, NPC rectifiers, three‑level, and multi‑port converters.

Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice, PLECS, and ANSYS is required.

The Electrical Engineer III collaborates closely with cross‑disciplinary teams and contributes to technical reports, proposals, and sponsor deliverables. Experience with digital control of power electronics (including current and voltage control modes, frequency modulation, microcontrollers, or FPGA‑based control), as well as exposure to solid‑state transformer technologies or wireless power transfer systems, is highly desirable. This role is ideal for engineers ready to take ownership of complex designs while continuing to grow technical depth and system‑level impact.

• Design and analyze electrical circuits and subsystems
• Develop and review schematics, layouts, and technical documentation
• Support PCB design, bring‑up, testing, and validation
• Troubleshoot electrical and system‑level issues
• Support integration with power electronics, embedded, and mechanical systems
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, and sponsor deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 4-7+ years of electrical engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly Preferred:
  Experience with PCB design for power converters (AC/DC , DC/DC)
• Strongly Preferred:
  Testing experience with high power systems, including testing documentation/procedures and safety standards
• Strongly Preferred:
  Experience with high power (above 20 kW) and high voltage (+1000V)
• Strongly Preferred: experience with some of the following identified topologies: DAB, DABSRC, NPC rectifiers, 3-level and multi-port converters
• Strongly Preferred: experience with wide-band gap devices (GaN, SiC) and gate drive
• Strongly Preferred: knowledge with software packages MATLAB Simu Link, LTSpice, PLECS, and ANSYS
• Master’s Degree preferred
• PE Certification
• Recognized advanced credentials in electrical or power systems engineering
• EMI/EMC knowledge and design considerations
• Controls for power electronics is desired (digital, current and voltage modes, frequency modulation, micro-controllers and FPGA)
• Experience with conventional magnetics (inductors, transformers)
• Advantage to have experience with solid state transformer technology or wireless power transfer systems

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience. ADA.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Notice of Non-discrimination
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Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination in programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by policy or law. USU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination.

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