SENIOR POWER SUPPLY DESIGN ENGINEER

🇺🇸 US CITIZENS ONLY

Due to the nature of the defense programmes involved, applicants must be US Citizens and able to meet applicable security requirements.

SENIOR POWER SUPPLY DESIGN ENGINEER

📍 Rochester, New York

🏢 On-site

**⚡ Power Electronics Defense Electronics Communications**

💼 Full-time, Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are supporting a major US defense technology organization developing ruggedized, mission-critical electronic and communications systems.

They are looking for an experienced Power Supply Design Engineer to lead the design and development of power electronics for next-generation hardware platforms.

The role is heavily focused on hands-on power supply design, taking products from requirements and schematic design through layout, testing, validation and release.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Design and develop DC/DC and AC/DC power converters
• Work across power levels from approximately 50W to 2kW
• Develop analog and digital power supply circuitry
• Design power solutions for ruggedized electronic products
• Produce schematics and support PCB/PWB layout
• Work with both rigid and rigid-flex PCB designs
• Select components and define power architecture
• Perform bring-up, debug, verification and validation
• Develop and execute hardware validation test plans
• Support products throughout the full engineering development lifecycle
• Work closely with PCB, systems, mechanical, test and manufacturing teams
• Provide technical leadership across power supply development projects

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong background in power electronics / power supply design
• Proven experience designing DC/DC converters
• Experience with AC/DC power conversion is highly desirable
• Strong analog electronics knowledge
• Experience taking power hardware from schematic through PCB layout and test
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and laboratory experience
• Understanding of power supply stability, efficiency, thermal performance and EMI/EMC considerations
• Experience leading or owning complex hardware development activities

PARTICULARLY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Background within any of the following would be highly valuable:

• Defense electronics
• Aerospace
• Ruggedized electronics
• Communications hardware
• RF systems
• Military electronics
• High-reliability electronics

Experience with 3-phase or single-phase AC/DC conversion, high-density power supplies, EMI/EMC and ruggedized PCB design would be especially relevant.

INTERESTED?

Apply directly through LinkedIn with an up-to-date resume.