CareerPlan

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer- Power Systems

Torrance, CaliforniaFull-time$175k–$245k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Architect and implement power distribution, communications, and safety designs for high-power microwave phased array systems, leading from prototype to production.

Role type

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

Builds

High Power Microwave Phased Array Power systems

Domain

Defense / Directed Energy / Power Electronics

Required skills

Power distribution architecture, Prime power design (AC/DC), High-voltage safety standards, System integration, Power budgeting, Engineering analysis (EPLA, harmonic), Harness design, DFMEA, Trade studies

Preferred skills

Battery systems (up to 800V), Fieldbus protocols (RS485, CAN, EtherCAT), Aerospace/Defense experience, Directed Energy industry experience

Technologies

Jira, Scrum

Responsibilities

Design and prototype critical power electronics subsystems, Develop system-level power budgets, Lead design and integration of power subsystems for large-scale phased arrays, Define organizational standards for high voltage safety, Mentor junior engineers in power system fundamentals, Collaborate with suppliers on component design and testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship