Analog Powers Design Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is seeking an Analog Power Design Engineer to support the development of Undersea Communication Systems. This role focuses on the design, analysis, testing, and integration of analog and high-voltage power systems, including HVDC power architectures, power electronics, control systems, and power conversion technologies. The hiring manager is seeking a highly technical engineer with strong analog circuit design expertise, hands-on laboratory experience, power systems knowledge, and the ability to lead complex engineering efforts from concept through verification.

Location: McLeansville, NC (Onsite)
Position: Analog Power Design Engineer (Contract)
Contract Duration: 12 – 24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay Rate: $58.38/hr
Schedule: First Shift
Work Authorization: Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. U.S. Citizenship Required (Undersea Defense Programs Environment)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience designing analog power electronics and power conversion systems.
• Experience designing High Voltage DC (HVDC) power systems and power modules.
• Experience with multiple power converter topologies ranging from low-power designs to kilowatt-level systems.
• Expert-level proficiency with electrical engineering CAD and circuit design tools.
• Strong mixed-signal circuit design and analysis experience.
• Advanced analog circuit design, instrumentation, and circuit analysis expertise.
• Experience with feedback and control systems design.
• Knowledge of power system architecture, power distribution, grounding, and high-voltage applications.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex electronics and power systems.
• Proficiency using laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic test instrumentation.
• Experience writing technical specifications, requirements documents, and verification procedures.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot circuit card schematics and electronic assemblies.
• Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience leading design efforts or providing technical leadership on complex engineering projects.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Undersea communication systems experience
• Defense, military, aerospace, maritime, or naval systems experience
• Research & Development (R&D) background
• Power transmission systems experience
• Advanced power electronics design experience
• System verification, validation, and qualification testing experience
• Experience driving new product architecture and technology innovation
• Experience identifying and implementing AI-enabled engineering process improvements
• Previous leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams

Specialized Experience That Will Stand Out

• HVDC power system design and development
• High-voltage power transmission and distribution systems
• Power converter design across multiple topologies and power levels
• Undersea, submarine, naval, or maritime communication systems
• Military, DoD, or defense electronics development
• Analog and mixed-signal electronics for mission-critical applications
• Advanced control systems and feedback loop design
• Full lifecycle power electronics development from architecture through verification
• Development and qualification of ruggedized or harsh-environment electronic systems
• Technical leadership of complex hardware development programs
• Research and development of next-generation power architectures and emerging technologies

About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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