Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Power Electronics Engineer to join one of our valued client partners in Blacksburg, Virginia. This opportunity is designed for engineers who thrive in advanced power conversion environments and enjoy working on cutting-edge applications supporting aerospace, aviation, and defense technologies.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of next-generation power systems ranging from low-power board-level applications to high-power resonant converter architectures. Projects span wireless power transfer, wide-bandgap power converters, bidirectional systems, generator power converters, and motor drive technologies.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on design expertise, and the ability to support technical projects while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

HireNow Snapshot

The Power Electronics Engineer will support the design, analysis, simulation, and development of advanced power conversion systems used in aerospace and defense applications.

Power Electronics Design & Development

• Perform circuit-level design, analysis, simulation, and troubleshooting for power supply and converter applications.
• Develop solutions for AC/DC, DC/DC, and bidirectional converter architectures.
• Support wireless power transfer and resonant converter technologies.
• Analyze various power converter topologies and optimize performance.
• Apply control loop theory to system design and stability analysis.

Simulation & System Analysis

• Perform circuit simulations using tools such as PSIM, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
• Support thermal analysis and thermal management solutions.
• Evaluate electromagnetic interference and susceptibility considerations.
• Analyze system performance and implement design improvements.

Magnetics & Component Evaluation

• Design and evaluate transformers, inductors, and ferrite core materials.
• Support magnetic circuit analysis and component optimization.
• Participate in component selection and performance validation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving design challenges.

Project Leadership & Customer Requirements

• Interpret customer specifications and convert requirements into system-level designs.
• Lead small engineering teams and technical projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

HireNow Package

Location

Blacksburg, Virginia

Onsite

Relocation Assistance Available

U.S.-Based Candidates Only

Compensation

$85,000 – $105,000 Base Salary

Benefits

• Profit Sharing Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefit Programs

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting engineers who possess strong power electronics design capabilities and experience supporting advanced power conversion technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum three years of power electronics design experience.
• Experience analyzing multiple power converter topologies.
• Strong understanding of control loop theory and stability analysis.
• Experience using PSIM, MATLAB, or similar simulation tools.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into system designs.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Stable and consistent employment history.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, aviation, or defense industry experience.
• Experience with wide-bandgap power converters.
• Familiarity with resonant converter architectures.
• Magnetics design experience.
• Experience using ANSYS Maxwell or similar magnetic simulation tools.
• Thermal management design experience.
• EMI and EMC design knowledge.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Extensive power electronics design experience.
• Strong analytical and simulation capabilities.
• Experience with wireless power transfer systems.
• Knowledge of high-efficiency resonant converter architectures.
• Wide-bandgap semiconductor expertise.
• Magnetics design and evaluation experience.
• Aerospace or defense program exposure.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Stable career progression and long-term employment history.

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Jumpy or inconsistent employment history.
• No power electronics design experience.
• Limited circuit analysis capabilities.
• Lack of simulation experience.
• No understanding of control loop theory.
• Limited troubleshooting abilities.
• No experience with converter topologies.
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Power Electronics Engineer opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements.

This HireNow Snapshot outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.