Power Electronics Engineer I - Onsite
The Power Electronics Engineer I at Confidential Client supports the design, development, testing, and integration of power conversion hardware for aerospace and defense applications. This entry-level role involves hands-on circuit design, simulation, prototype debugging, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, requiring a U.S. security clearance and a foundational knowledge of power electronics and related standards.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer I to join a multidisciplinary team working on advanced aerospace and defense power-conversion systems. This is an onsite, full-time role based in El Segundo, CA. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance (an active clearance may be required at hire).
What you’ll do
- Support design and development of power conversion hardware (AC/DC and DC/DC converters, motor/servo drives, filters, and power system building blocks).
- Create and update schematics with guidance from senior engineers; assist with component selection and PCB layout reviews.
- Perform basic simulation and analysis (SPICE, LTspice) and participate in worst-case/derating analyses.
- Assist magnetics development: prepare calculations, review specifications, and coordinate builds/tests.
- Help evaluate and characterize modern power devices (SiC, GaN) and associated gate drivers.
- Support EMI/EMC design and testing in accordance with aerospace standards; collect basic test data and setup.
- Conduct hands-on lab work: prototype bring-up, debugging, data capture, and hardware characterization.
- Prepare test plans, procedures, and verification documentation under mentorship.
- Collaborate with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal, manufacturing, and integration teams.
- Support requirements tracing, design reviews, and root-cause investigations with guided testing and documentation.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Internship, co-op, project team, or academic lab experience in power electronics, circuit design, or hardware testing.
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred qualifications
- Exposure to aerospace or defense standards (MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑160).
- Familiarity with switched-mode converter topologies (buck, boost, flyback, bridge) and motor control.
- Basic understanding of digital control concepts (DSP/MCU-based control loops).
- Experience or coursework with SPICE/LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, magnetics design, or thermal modeling.
- Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads.
- Knowledge of SiC/GaN device characteristics and basic gate-driver design.
- Understanding of derating, reliability fundamentals, and WCCA concepts.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Compensation & benefits
- Base salary range: USD 62,900 — 119,700 per year (good-faith estimate across experience levels).
- Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential annual incentive programs (eligibility varies by business unit).
- Relocation eligibility may apply.
Location & work type
- Onsite — El Segundo, CA (primary work location). Candidates should expect primarily onsite work and may be asked to attend in-person steps of the interview process.
- Must be eligible for and able to maintain U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret required).
Why join
- Start your career contributing to aerospace and defense power systems with mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Gain hands-on design, test, and integration experience across hardware and systems domains.
- Work for a confidential client focused on mission-critical engineering in the engineering industry.
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