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Proper Voltage · 2 days ago

Lead Digital Power Electrical Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

4+ years exp

Proper Voltage is unlocking the next generation of battery technology across robotics, data centers, and defense. The Lead Digital Power Electrical Engineer will lead the development of digital power electronics, manage engineering processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize power systems.

BatteryCleanTechEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and enforcement of Proper Voltage’s internal engineering processes, including validation gates, release criteria, and documentation standards

Lead system-level and detailed design efforts for cutting-edge digital DC-DC power converters used across our product range, including industrial applications, robotics, LEVs, utility-scale power systems, and many other battery-powered applications

Perform design calculations, component selection, circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout and routing for high-performance, mixed-signal power electronics for use in low- and high-voltage applications

Document, prototype, test, and debug both evolutionary and novel power converters to continually expand our market reach

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the roadmap for the evolution of our DC-DC converters and related technology

Drive continuous improvements in our core system functionalities, including battery management, DC-DC power conversion, and mixed analog/digital design for sensing and control

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition designs to high-volume production, providing production-ready schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials

Support programming, calibration, debugging, and quality control processes

Lead efforts to optimize power electronics in key metrics such as power density, size, weight, and cost

Mentor and manage team members, delegating tasks and overseeing project progress within the electrical engineering department

Help grow the power conversion team, eventually managing direct reports

Exercise a high degree of autonomy, take ownership, and contribute as a key individual to project milestones and objectives

Qualification

Digital power electronicsDC-DC conversionCircuit design softwareAnalogDigital designMicroprocessors interfacingEMI test methodsProblem-solving skillsMultitasking abilityEagerness to learnProcess developmentContinuous improvementPython scriptingC/C++ firmwareEffective communicationTeam management

Required

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

4+ years of experience with a strong record developing digital power electronics for applications requiring kW+ power levels spanning tens of volts to hundreds of volts

Proficiency in circuit design software (SPICE, Altium) with an emphasis on power electronics, DC-DC conversion, and mixed-signal PCB layout; experience with Altium is a plus

Proficiency with bench tools (power supplies, loads, multimeters, oscilloscopes) and high-voltage safety principles (isolation, hi-pot testing, certification requirements)

Analog and digital design experience, including thermal design considerations, power architecture, and grounding, as well as transmission line effects

Experience selecting and interfacing with microprocessors, microcontrollers, and/or digital signal processors

Strong understanding of EMI test and control methods (MIL-STD-461, FCC, VDE, etc.)

Established problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of proactive issue resolution

Effective communication skills across various levels of the organization

Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, with minimal supervision

Eagerness to learn and contribute to the growth of a dynamic company, including process development and continuous improvement

Preferred

Full product lifecycle management, from concept to high-volume production

Experience in DSP, digital control theory, and mixed-signal firmware design for power supply applications, including control loop theory and performance optimization

Knowledge of certifications, validations, and compliance standards (UL, CE, RoHS, etc.)