Job Purpose
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next generation power semiconductor leader driving innovation in gallium nitride (GaN) and high voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Our products enable faster, more efficient power delivery across AI data centers, high performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification.
With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast™ power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC™ high voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench assisted planar technology to provide industry leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium voltage grid and infrastructure applications.
We are seeking an Application Engineer to join our fast growing, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is self motivated, energetic, and able to thrive in a high growth, innovative environment, contributing directly to technologies that are shaping the future of power electronics.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
- Support high voltage semiconductor testing and characterization of SiC MOSFET devices, including DPT, SOA, basic short circuit and ruggedness testing.
- Assist in designing power electronics schematics and PCB layouts for evaluation boards and test hardware, with focus on proper isolation, creepage/clearance, and measurement accuracy.
- Build, bring up, and validate EVAL boards for internal testing and customer demonstrations.
- Run device level and system level simulations using tools such as PLECS and SIMetrix.
- Perform hands on lab work, including measurements with oscilloscopes, probes, power analyzers, and electronic loads.
- Support development of application notes, test reports, and internal documentation.
- Provide technical support to FAEs and internal teams as part of customer enablement activities.
- Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, quality, and operations teams on customer programs and product development.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAO’s)
- 2+ years of experience in power electronics, semiconductor applications, or related lab work.
- Solid understanding of SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, and isolation techniques.
- Familiarity with power electronics schematics and PCB layout concepts.
- Exposure to power topologies such as PFC, LLC, DAB, or DC/DC converters is a plus.
- Working knowledge of PLECS and/or SIMetrix for power converter simulations.
- Hands on experience in a power electronics lab environment is preferred.
- Willingness to learn high voltage testing practices and safety procedures.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Basic
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Hands on experience in high voltage power electronics and semiconductor applications
Preferred
- Proven experience in high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization
- Strong knowledge of power electronics topologies used in server and AI data center power systems.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in power electronics, semiconductor applications, or related laboratory work
- Solid understanding of SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, and isolation techniques
- Familiarity with power electronics schematics and PCB layout concepts
- Working knowledge of PLECS and/or SIMetrix for power converter simulations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience in high-voltage power electronics and semiconductor applications
- Exposure to PFC, LLC, DAB, or DC/DC converter topologies
- Hands-on experience in a power electronics laboratory environment
- Willingness to learn high-voltage testing practices and safety procedures
- Proven experience in high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization
- Strong knowledge of power electronics topologies used in server and AI data center power systems
