About Careertakes

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Overview

This is an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer I (Onsite) role supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs at a Confidential Client facility in El Segundo, CA. The role is primarily onsite and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (active clearance required after day 1). This is a full-time contractor opportunity with a salary range of $62,900–$119,700 per year (good-faith estimate).

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What You’ll Do

• Support design and development of power conversion circuits including AC/DC and DC/DC converters, motor/servo drives, EMI filters, and power subsystem building blocks.
• Create and update schematics under guidance from senior engineers; assist with component selection and PCB-layout reviews.
• Perform basic simulation and analysis tasks (SPICE, LTspice) and support worst‑case and derating analyses.
• Assist in magnetics development: prepare calculations, review specifications, and coordinate builds and testing with senior staff.
• Apply modern power devices such as SiC and GaN as directed; assist with device evaluation, characterization, and test.
• Support EMI/EMC design and testing activities, including test setup and basic data collection per aerospace standards.
• Conduct hands-on lab work: prototype bring‑up, debugging, data capture, and characterization of power hardware.
• Prepare test plans, procedures, and verification documentation with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, digital design, mechanical/thermal, manufacturing, and integration teams.
• Assist with requirements tracing, design-review packages, and documentation updates.
• Support root-cause investigations by collecting data, performing guided tests, and documenting findings.

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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 security clearance. Active clearance required after day 1.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to aerospace/defense standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑160).
• Basic understanding of digital control concepts (DSP/MCU-based control loops).
• Familiarity with SiC/GaN devices and gate-driver basics.
• Coursework or internship experience with magnetics design.
• Experience with switched‑mode power topologies (buck, boost, flyback, bridge, motor control).
• Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink) from academic or project work.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads).
• Understanding of derating, reliability concepts, and WCCA fundamentals.
• Awareness of basic high-voltage and high-current safety practices.

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Location & Work Model

• Primary location: El Segundo, CA — onsite work required. Candidates should expect to work primarily at the Confidential Client facility and to attend select in-person interview steps if requested.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $62,900 — $119,700 per year.
• Relocation eligibility may be available.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for a benefits package that can include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, employee development programs, and additional incentives depending on business unit and role.

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Why Join?

• Work on hardware that supports national defense and advanced aerospace systems.
• Learn from experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Hands-on development and testing with mentorship and growth opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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