Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Join Astro Mechanica as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design cutting-edge power systems in a fast-paced aerospace startup.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Astro Mechanica is tasked with developing high-performance power converters, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to delivery. This role requires expertise in high-voltage and high-power systems, along with proficiency in circuit design and simulation tools. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in power electronics and a strong background in bringing products to market. The position is situated within a dynamic startup environment that emphasizes collaboration and engineering excellence.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Astro Mechanica's careers page October 27, 2026.
- power electronics appears in 0.7% of 4126 comparable senior other roles; LTspice appears in 0.1% of 4126 comparable senior other roles.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Power Electronics Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astro Mechanica is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DC-AC, DC-DC, High Voltage, High-power, LTspice, PLECS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astro Mechanica targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer role at Astro Mechanica.
From the original posting
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on power electronics and power systems development to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited about designing cutting-edge power electronics in high reliability applications and has a proven track record of quickly bringing concepts to life. You will be responsible for the full product life cycle, from initial concept to delivery and operation. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.
If necessary, we will adjust the job level to suit your experience and responsibilities. The qualifications below are just that – desired – if you feel you’re highly qualified for this role but are missing a few of the below line items, we encourage you to apply anyway.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Develop high-performance, high-density, high-reliability power converters
Own system trades, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, debugging, manufacturing, and test
Support hardware through prototyping, characterization, ground testing and flight
Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop and optimize high-power propulsion and generation systems
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
BS, MS, or PhD with focus on power electronics or equivalent
5+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and shipping power converters
Ability to develop component and system trade studies through high degrees of ambiguity
Experience bringing at least two products through full lifecycle, from concept to production
Experience working on high voltage (up to 1000V) and/or high power (>10kW) converters
Expertise in various DC-DC and DC-AC power conversion topologies, preferably with high frequency multilevel architectures
Intimate understanding of electric machines and motor control methodologies
Expertise in optimizing switching power loops to optimize converter performance and minimize EMI
Proficiency in circuit board layout for high-density converters (Altium preferred)
Proficiency with analysis tools to simulate and optimize circuit and system performance (LTSPICE, PLECS, Simulink, Scripting, etc)
Proficiency in modeling time-domain dynamic circuit and system behavior
Working understanding of structural and thermal considerations for power converters
Experience with automating hardware test and development functions
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Flexible work environment
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