LiquidPiston · 1 month ago
Senior Power Electronic Engineer
Bloomfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLiquidPiston is revolutionizing combustion engine technology through the development of advanced rotary engines and integrated hybrid power systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the development of advanced power conversion systems for hybrid power solutions and support power electronics integration for next-generation products.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead clean-sheet design and development of AC/DC and DC/DC power converters, including bidirectional inverters and battery chargers
Perform magnetics and filter design, system-level integration, and EMI hardening for military-grade systems
Design and implement high-speed switching power electronics with 4-quadrant motor control and precise AC-DC regulation
Conduct EMI/EMC testing, troubleshooting, and compliance verification to DoD and MIL-STD requirements
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers to deliver compact, efficient, and ruggedized power solutions
Document designs and results using Microsoft Office tools and contribute to technical reports and presentations
Interface with vendors, customers, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
Demonstrated expertise in: Bidirectional inverters, DC/DC converter topologies, and magnetics/filter design
EMI hardening and compliance testing for defense applications
High-speed switching and motor control (4-quadrant)
Familiarity with AC-DC regulation principles and practical circuit implementation
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be a U.S. Person
Preferred
Experience with weight- and efficiency-critical designs (e.g., aerospace, defense, UAVs)
Background in hybrid power systems, gensets, and MIL-STD compliant systems (e.g., AMMPS)
Knowledge of CANBUS/MODBUS communication protocols
Hands-on experience with PCB layout and design tools such as EAGLE or Altium
Firmware development experience (C/C++ preferred)
Project management skills with experience coordinating across teams and with external stakeholders
Benefits
Flexible PTO to encourage work-life balance and personal well-being
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
Equity participation : RSUs for all permanent employees
401(k) with match : 100% up to 3%, plus 50% match for 3–5% range
Growth opportunities : Mentorship, training, and leadership development
Company
LiquidPiston
LiquidPiston develops advanced internal combustion engines through its patented thermodynamic cycle and engine technologies.
Founded in 2003
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25.97MKey Investors
Adams Capital Management,Northwater CapitalAdams Capital Management
2021-10-01Equity Crowdfunding
2020-11-01Series Unknown
2020-01-12Equity Crowdfunding· $1.07M
Leadership Team
Nikolay Shkolnik
Co-Founder & Principal
Vincenzo Perrone
VP of Engineering
Recent News
LiquidPiston
2025-10-29
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