Join a leading provider of advanced technology solutions that support mission-critical needs in the defense, civil government, and commercial sectors. Our client specializes in delivering cutting-edge products such as Command and Control Systems, avionics and electronic systems, tactical radios, night vision equipment, and more. They are committed to innovation and excellence, ensuring the highest quality solutions for their customers.
We are seeking an experienced Power Supply Design Engineer to lead the development of high-power DC-DC converters for RF and microwave assemblies. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of technology and national defense.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of high-power DC-DC converters, including isolated and non-isolated topologies such as Buck, Boost, Forward, Flyback, Half-Bridge, and Full-Bridge converters.
- Perform all aspects of power supply design, including:
- System power distribution and module-level design.
- Schematic capture, analog circuit design, and component selection.
- Circuit derating, analysis, and worst-case analysis (WCA).
- Define and implement methods to meet EMI/EMC requirements, ensuring product compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct design verification testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies to the component level using bench-level test equipment.
- Prepare and present detailed engineering design concepts to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Estimate task schedules and budgets, ensuring on-time and cost-effective project delivery.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Required Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 9 years of experience in power supply design, with at least 4+ years of hands-on development experience in isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converter topologies (e.g., Buck, Boost, Forward, Flyback, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge).
- Expertise in analog circuit design and familiarity with detailed power supply design methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements, including testing and compliance methods.
- Proficient in performing worst-case analysis (WCA) and system-level power distribution design.
- Experience troubleshooting subassemblies to the component level.
- Proficiency with bench-level test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex engineering concepts to teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on projects within the defense or aerospace sectors.
- Familiarity with popular design tools and software, such as:
- Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Simulation tools like PSIM, LTspice, or MATLAB/Simulink for power circuit modeling.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-704 standards for EMI/EMC compliance in military applications.
- Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead technical teams effectively.
