CareerPlan

Senior Vehicle Power Electronics Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$167k–$222k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Design power conversion and regulation circuits for a maritime autonomous vehicle to ensure stable power, maximize efficiency, and manage thermal constraints in sealed hulls.

Role type

Senior IC power electronics engineer (maritime autonomous systems)

Builds

Power regulation and DC-DC conversion systems for long-endurance AUVs

Domain

Defense / Maritime robotics / Power electronics

Required skills

DC-DC converter design, voltage regulation circuit design, converter topology selection, efficiency optimization, thermal management for power electronics, EMI/EMC design, prototype integration

Preferred skills

Marine or vehicle power regulation systems, wide-input-range converter design, EMI/EMC qualification testing, defense or maritime robotics experience

Technologies

DC-DC converters, power regulation circuits, thermal management systems, EMI/EMC testing equipment

Responsibilities

Design voltage regulation circuits for multiple subsystem voltage rails, Optimize converter efficiency to maximize vehicle endurance, Manage thermal design for power electronics in sealed enclosures, Ensure power quality for sensitive loads, Interface with energy storage and distribution teams, Support prototype integration and testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC