Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Sr. Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA (On-site, 5 days/week with some flexibility)

Compensation: $220k – $255k Competitive Equity

Visa Sponsorship: Available

About the Opportunity

An innovative electric mobility company is seeking a Sr. Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics systems for next-generation micro-mobility vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on highly integrated low-voltage inverters and motor controllers, with direct ownership of technical decisions from day one.

Why You Should Apply

• Work on groundbreaking technology most engineers never get to touch.
• Gain mentorship from industry-leading power electronics experts.
• Full ownership and responsibility over critical technical decisions.
• Be part of a fast-growing company that’s redefining urban mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for power conversion PCBA development from concept to production.
• Design efficient systems (48–100V, 1–10kW peak power) with cost and performance optimization.
• Plan schedules, manage development steps, test resources, and support contract manufacturer EOL activities.
• Define and validate product requirements across cost, performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct simulations, worst-case analysis, and validation of critical circuits.
• Select and characterize components; drive schematic capture and layout of power electronics, controls, and auxiliary circuits.
• Collaborate with firmware/controls teams on hardware integration and control strategies.
• Deliver functional safety diagnostics and protection circuits.
• Own DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation plans.
• Lead hands-on integration/testing and coordinate with test teams, certification labs, and contract manufacturers.
• Support thermal, EMC, reliability, and NVH testing.
• Provide program status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power electronics/power systems).
• 8 years of power electronics design experience (traction inverter preferred).
• Expertise in BLDC actuators and position sensors.
• Strong experience with MOSFET, GaN, and SiC switches.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including microcontrollers/peripherals for power applications.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, Matlab).
• Hands-on lab experience with power systems (up to 1kV).
• Proven track record of delivering products to market.
• Strong collaboration, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.