Power Electronics Engineer

Senior Power Electronics EngineerPlease read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Location: Sterling, VirginiaWork Arrangement: On-siteEmployment Type: Full-timePosition OverviewA rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the electrical design and development of high-current solid-state switching platforms used in mission-critical environments.This individual will own detailed schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching architectures and contribute to system protection, fault-response, and thermal-management strategies. The position requires close collaboration with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, testing, and compliance teams to bring reliable, safety-certified power systems to market.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to system-level architecture and electrical subsystem definition for high-current solid-state switching equipment.Own detailed power and control schematic design for SCR/thyristor-based switching platforms.Design and optimize critical circuits, including:Isolated gate-drive and firing circuitsSnubber networks and dv/dt protectiondi/dt limiting strategiesFault commutation and semiconductor protection mechanismsPerform thermal analysis and Safe Operating Area evaluations for high-power semiconductor modules.Conduct short-circuit, overload, fault-current, and protection-coordination studies.Review PCB layouts for high-current routing, creepage and clearance compliance, isolation integrity, and EMC performance.Support high-current validation and laboratory testing activities involving systems rated up to 1600A.Participate in cross-functional design reviews and provide technical guidance to firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams.Support compliance-driven product development and UL certification efforts for low-voltage power-electronics equipment.Promote safe practices within high-power development and testing environments.Take ownership of design integrity, validation results, and overall product reliability.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.At least seven years of hands-on industrial power-electronics design experience.Demonstrated experience designing schematics for high-current electrical systems.Deep technical knowledge of SCR/thyristor-based solid-state switching systems.Experience developing industrial power-electronics equipment such as inverters, converters, static switches, or similar platforms.Familiarity with applicable UL requirements and NEC guidelines for low-voltage power equipment.Proficiency with schematic-design tools such as Altium Designer or OrCAD.Experience reviewing PCB layouts for high-power applications.Working knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques within power-electronics systems.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making abilities.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.Experience supporting products through UL certification or compliance testing.Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, or comparable simulation tools.Experience designing redundant or high-reliability power architectures. xhyhwjd Experience working with FPGA- or DSP-based control platforms for power-switching applications.