Power Regulator Engineer

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. Serve as the single-threaded owner and Responsible Engineer for the Power Regulator product .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage power electronics design and analysis, including proficiency in selecting and sizing power semiconductors and magnetics. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams through the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, while ensuring compliance with rigorous testing and qualification standards.

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High-Voltage Power Electronics DesignSwitching Power ConvertersHardware Verification and QualificationDFM/DFT ExperienceElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Power Converter DesignCircuit DesignThermal ManagementReliability AnalysisWorst-Case AnalysisControl Strategies DevelopmentPCB LayoutFMEAPrototype TestingProduct Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerLTspicePLECSPythonAI Tools for Design Optimization

Industry Keywords

ASIC DesignElectromagnetic DesignHigh-Frequency MagneticsSolar Array RegulationBattery Charge/Discharge SystemsRadiation-Tolerant DesignProduction TestYield ImprovementMegawatt to Gigawatt Scale ProductionDigital Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the single-threaded owner and Responsible Engineer for the Power Regulator product
Lead a multidisciplinary team across ASIC design, circuit design, electromagnetic design, board layout, thermal management, mechanical design, firmware, manufacturing, and test
Own product architecture, requirements, interfaces, and budgets from concept through production
Lead hands-on design and analysis of high-voltage, high-frequency switching power converters
Select topologies and size semiconductors and magnetics
Develop control strategies and schematics
Perform electrical, thermal, and reliability analyses, including WCA and FMEA
Own hardware verification and qualification strategy
Develop prototype and flight-hardware test plans
Lead anomaly investigations and validate products for the space environment
Drive transition to high-rate manufacturing through DFM/DFT
Define automated test requirements
Collaborate with production teams to achieve cost and schedule targets
Establish a production line scaling from megawatt-scale to gigawatt-scale annual power regulator output
Deliver the product on schedule and cost-competitive with its terrestrial equivalent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
8+ years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and debugging switching power converters
Experience as a box, assembly, or product-level Responsible Engineer or equivalent technical lead
Experience designing high-voltage power electronics above 100V
Experience with bus architecture, protection circuits, PCB layout, creepage, clearance, and thermal management
Experience selecting and sizing Si, SiC, and/or GaN power semiconductors, gate drivers, and magnetics
Proficiency in worst-case analysis, derating, stability, power dissipation, transient response, and reliability analysis
Hands-on experience leading or substantially contributing to hardware qualification campaigns
End-to-end product development experience from requirements definition through qualification and production release
Familiarity or fluency with AI tools for design optimization, analysis, or requirements management
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred
Experience with solar array regulation, battery charge/discharge systems, and radiation-tolerant design preferred
Experience with high-frequency GaN/SiC converters, advanced topologies, and high-frequency magnetics design preferred
Familiarity with digital control using FPGAs, microcontrollers, or custom ASICs preferred
Experience in high-volume industries with DFM/DFT, production test, and yield improvement preferred
Expertise with Altium Designer, LTspice/PLECS, and Python preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results