Principal Power Electronics Engineer

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Torrance, CA
Hybrid
174K-205K Annually
Aerospace • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
We create innovative power solutions to solve complex problems and increase the velocity of change for our customers.
The Role
About Epirus 

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

 

Job Summary: The ideal candidate for the position is passionate about power electronics and can contribute to product development through all stages of conception, prototype, and productization. This role will focus on the design, test and integration of custom Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and other general electronics responsibilities. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment to apply emerging technologies in innovative ways to rapidly produce new products.   

  

Responsibilities:  

Design and Development:  

  • Design and develop electronic circuits and systems. Own design from concept through customer delivery.
  • Create and maintain detailed schematics, layouts, and documentation. 
  • Participate in the selection and specification of components and materials. 
  • Perform hardware bring-up and integration of power electronics circuits and modules and support power conversion systems hardware/software integration

Testing and Validation:  

  • Conduct testing and validation of electronic systems and components to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards. 
  • Analyze test data, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.  

Troubleshooting and Support:  

  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues in electronic systems and components. 
  • Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations

Basic Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in electronics design, development, and testing.  
  • Proficiency in using electronic design software (Altium Designer preferred) 
  • Experience analyzing converter stability, design of control feedback and compensation networks  
  • Experience with measurement, troubleshooting and debug skills in a lab environment.
  • Experience with PCB design and layout. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.  

  

Preferred Skills and Experience: 
  • Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of power electronics and energy management systems. 
  • Experience working with high-voltage DC systems.
  • Design of high frequency DC/DC converters utilizing Wide Bandgap Semiconductor devices, particularly GaN.
  • Experience with point-of-load converter designs for RF systems, processors, etc.
  • Experience with multiple power electronics topologies, including multi-phase buck topologies.
  • Experience with compliance testing and regulatory standards. 
  • Ownership of designs in high-volume production or aerospace environments 

 

Additional Requirements: 
  • Ability to work in a laboratory environment. 
  • Occasionally lift and move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.  

 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:  

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.   

 

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.  

 

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$173,700$205,400 USD

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The Company
HQ: Torrance, CA
240 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today.  

To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. 

Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com 

Why Work With Us

We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!

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