Power Electronics Engineer II

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Power Electronics Engineer developing advanced power electronic converters for aerospace applications. Supporting the TeraWave propulsion team in satellite communications network.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,208 - $137,491 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Capture and translate engineering requirements and customer specifications for power electronic systems for space applications
Perform conceptual design, including selection of power-stage topology and control schemes suitable for challenging aerospace environments
Execute detailed design, selecting reliable and space-qualified components to meet demanding performance and environmental criteria
Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency
Conduct feasibility studies and verify designs through detailed circuit simulation and analysis
Produce accurate and clear schematic drawings for power electronic circuits
Design PCB layouts and perform routing to meet space application standards, including reliability and manufacturability
Lead board bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing of prototypes and production units
Perform iterative design improvements based on test data and feedback, ensuring readiness for production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering, to ensure cohesive product development
Support documentation, design reviews, and production transition activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience designing power electronics for aerospace or space applications (DC-DC converters essential)
Proficiency in requirements/specifics capture and translation for high-reliability systems
Experienced in selecting power-stage topologies and control schemes, including both isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters
Hands-on experience with components selection for demanding environments
Strong skills in controller algorithm design and implementation
Proficient in circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix)
Experience in schematic capture (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD) and PCB layout/routing for high-reliability electronics
Experience with Si, GaN and SiC devices
Demonstrated ability to bring-up boards, troubleshoot, and validate performance through testing
Experience iterating designs for manufacturability and reliability in a production environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

power electronics designDC-DC converterscontroller algorithm designcircuit simulationschematic capturePCB layoutcomponent selectiondesign improvementstroubleshootingfunctional testing

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailleadership