Power Electronics Engineer - High-Voltage

Senior Power Electronics Engineer - High Voltage Motor & Generator Systems

Hawthorne, California | On-site

Opportunity Summary

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to help develop the electrical systems that enable next-generation power generation hardware. This role will focus on high-voltage power conversion, motor and generator integration, and electrical architecture development for complex electromechanical systems. This is an opportunity to join an early-stage engineering team where electrical design decisions will directly influence product performance, reliability, and scalability.

About Us

We are a venture-backed energy technology company developing advanced power generation systems that combine modern manufacturing, thermal engineering, and high-performance machinery to address growing energy demands across industrial and compute markets.

Job Duties

• Design and develop high-voltage electrical systems for power generation applications
• Lead motor, generator, inverter, and power conversion hardware development efforts
• Perform system-level electrical analysis and architecture trades
• Develop schematics, component selections, and electrical documentation
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, thermal, and test engineering teams
• Support hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve system efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability
• Participate in prototype builds and testing campaigns
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing power electronics hardware
• Experience with motor drives, generators, inverters, or high-power electrical systems
• Strong understanding of power conversion and electrical system design
• Experience bringing hardware from concept through testing
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines
  
  

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years of experience
• Experience with megawatt-scale power systems
• Experience supporting power generation, industrial equipment, aerospace, or energy infrastructure
• Experience with high-voltage motor and generator design
• Startup experience
  
  

Why Join Us

• Meaningful early-stage equity ownership
• Full benefits package
• Product ownership across a core electrical subsystem
• Opportunity to influence architecture decisions from day one
• Direct access to leadership and technical decision-making
• Work on complex multidisciplinary hardware challenges
• Visible impact on company and product success
  
  

Compensation Details

$170,000 - $220,000