Sr. Principle Hardware Electrical Engineer

Senior / Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer – Wireless Power & Inductive Charging Systems Position is located in New York City, NY. Relocation will be negotiated. This role cannot support visa sponsorship of any nature. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation wireless power transfer systems , including inductive, resonant, and mid-range (“gap”) over-the-air charging technologies . This role focuses on high-efficiency, cable-free energy transfer across air gaps—from millimeters (Qi-like) to extended distances using resonant coupling or RF-based approaches. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in power electronics, electromagnetics, and system architecture , with the ability to take concepts from research through commercialization . Key Responsibilities Architecture & System Design Lead end-to-end design of wireless charging systems (Tx/Rx architecture) Develop inductive and resonant coupling topologies for high efficiency and alignment tolerance Design for air-gap power transfer (“gap charging”) , including loosely coupled and spatially decoupled systems Define system requirements for efficiency, thermal performance, EMI/EMC, and safety Electromagnetics & Coil Design Design and optimize: Transmit/receive coils Magnetic materials and shielding Model coupling, field propagation, and misalignment tolerance Use tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL Power Electronics & Control Develop high-frequency resonant converters and switching topologies Design control systems for: Voltage/current regulation Foreign Object Detection (FOD) Achieve high system efficiency (often >90% in modern systems) Wireless / “Gap” Power Innovation Work on mid-field and far-field wireless power transfer Explore technologies such as: Magnetic resonance coupling RF / microwave power beaming Capacitive coupling Improve range, efficiency, and spatial freedom System Integration Collaborate with: Mechanical engineering (packaging, alignment) Firmware/DSP teams (communication over inductive links) Battery systems and power management Integrate communication protocols (NFC, I2C, custom inductive comms) Validation & Compliance Lead testing for: EMI/EMC compliance Thermal performance Safety certifications (UL, CE, FCC, Qi, etc.) Conduct failure analysis and reliability testing Manufacturing & Productization Drive DFM/DFT strategies Support scaling from prototype → mass production Define test systems for coil calibration and power validation Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred) 8–15+ years experience in: Wireless power / inductive charging Power electronics (SMPS, resonant converters) Deep knowledge of: Electromagnetics (Maxwell’s equations, coupling physics) Analog and mixed-signal design Hands-on lab expertise (oscilloscopes, VNAs, power analyzers) Preferred / Differentiating Experience PhD in: Electromagnetics Power electronics RF systems or applied physics Experience with: Qi or AirFuel standards High-power wireless charging (EV, robotics, industrial) Over-the-air / spatial charging systems Background in DSP or communication over inductive links Published research or patents in wireless energy transfer Key Technical Skills Power electronics (DC-DC, resonant tanks, inverters) High-frequency design (kHz → MHz range) EM simulation & modeling PCB design (high-current, low-loss layouts) System modeling (SPICE, MATLAB, Python) #J-18808-Ljbffr