Power Electronics Engineer III

Title: Power Electronics Engineer III

Hours: Full-time

Location: Brooklyn, NY. You will be on-site with the opportunity for occasional remote work. #LI-Onsite

Reports to Director of Electrical & Firmware Engineering

Compensation: A base salary range of $120,000-$145,000 gross per year, depending on candidate experience and location.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). BioLite pays 90% -100% of monthly premiums, depending on plans selected.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and family leave
• Community bonus plan and equity stock options.
• Referral Program
• Adventure Stipend (after two years)- matched vacation and PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission (outdoor recreation, climate, social impact).

About BioLite:

BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.

BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This Role:

BioLite is looking for a passionate Power Electronics Engineer well-experienced in the design and testing of AC and DC power converters. You will work with a motivated product development and manufacturing team to develop energy products used all over the world, from California to Nigeria. As a Power Electronics Engineer, your work will focus on efficient, cost-effective ways to transfer energy between the grid, user devices, and lithium batteries.

You Will:

• Work with hardware: Review and inspect PCBAs in their native EDA software. Use the BioLite EE lab for basic rework and preparing test leads / adapters. Apply electrical engineering fundamentals (power, RLCs, switching). Use bench equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, rack mount supplies and loads) for test and development
• Develop firmware: Implement control systems and safety logic for high-speed microcontrollers controlling power converters. Debug and test your own designs. Work with version control tools in a collaborative setting.
• Be a team player: Assume responsibility for program-level goals. Propose strategies and solutions to diverse problems. Share risks, progress updates, and final results with the team. Work with a mindful and resilient attitude. Embody team values. Coordinate across the Brooklyn and Milwaukee development teams.
• Travel: to Brooklyn or Milwaukee no more than once per quarter, and to China or Africa to support builds or field trials approximately once per year.

You Have:

• At least 5+ years' experience doing component selection, schematic capture, and layout for power converters, with at least some experience in bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion.
• At least 2+ years' experience writing and validating firmware for power conversion (H-bridge control, control signal management, and safety interlocks).
• Familiarity with modeling, specification, and evaluation of wound magnetic components such as transformers, chokes, and large inductors.
• Proficiency with an ECAD platform such as KiCad or Altium.
• Proficiency with microcontroller platforms optimized for real-time power conversion, such as C2000 or STM32G4.
• Basic soldering and prototyping skills allowing instrumentation and experimentation.
• Skills that will improve the strength of your application:
  • Proficiency with Python and test automation.
  • Familiarity with lithium battery systems.
  • Knowledge of advanced PCBA skills such as hot air rework and blue wiring.

To Apply:

• Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and PDF of your resume. 
• You must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. BioLite is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can meet every detail in the job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and recognize that may come from a combination of knowledge, skills and experience not listed in the current role requirements. If interested, we encourage you to apply and connect your background and skill set to this role.