Staff Engineer - Power Electronics (San Francisco)
$200k - $250kFull-time
Hatched Recruitment Group
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Overview
We’re building the next generation of small electric vehicles—efficient, innovative, and fun. We’re seeking a Sr Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power electronics across multiple platforms. This is a hands-on, technically deep role with full ownership from concept to production.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design, simulation, validation, and production ramp of power conversion systems (48–100V, 1–10kW).
- Driving component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and worst-case analysis for critical circuits.
- Collaborating closely with firmware, controls, and safety teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.
- Owning testing, integration, and DFMEA/PFMEA documentation, working with labs and contract manufacturers.
- Pushing boundaries on efficiency, cost, and system integration in a fast-paced startup environment.
Qualifications
- 8+ years in power electronics design, ideally traction inverters, with leadership or DRI responsibilities.
- Expertise in MOSFET, GaN, SiC switches, BLDC actuators, and position sensors.
- Strong analog & digital circuit skills, hands-on lab experience up to 1kV.
- Proficiency with LTspice, PLECS, Matlab.
- Proven track record of delivering products to market.
- Passion for EV, micromobility, or robotics.
Compensation
Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss with your recruiter for details.
Why Join
- Work hands-on with a world-class team to design and build innovative EV solutions.
- Shape the future of mobility while tackling real technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent salary
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA/HSA options
- Fertility & family-building support
- Flexible time of
Location
Mountain View, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Santa Clara, CA
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Electrical Engineering
Industries
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation
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