Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Description For Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Pivotal, the pioneer in electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join their innovative team in Palo Alto. As the creator of BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions, and the upcoming Helix aircraft, Pivotal is at the forefront of revolutionary aviation technology.
In this role, you'll lead the design, manufacturing, and testing of critical power electronic systems for our aircraft. You'll be responsible for developing and validating high-voltage power architectures, ensuring safety and reliability of electronic assemblies, and mentoring other engineers. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation technology while contributing to the future of personal air mobility.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in power electronics, with expertise in PCB layout, high-voltage systems, and firmware development. You'll work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, applying your knowledge of analog and digital circuit design to solve complex engineering challenges.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that's revolutionizing personal aviation. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans, along with the chance to work on technology that's shaping the future of transportation.
Responsibilities For Senior Power Electronics Engineer
- Take ownership of multiple electronic assemblies on the aircraft throughout design lifecycle
- Explore architectural changes and improvements to existing designs
- Develop efficient production testing solutions for power electronics
- Design and coordinate comprehensive design validation testing
- Mentor electrical engineers and provide technical guidance
- Perform root cause analysis to improve yield and performance
- Develop hardware and firmware for power electronics and propulsion systems
Requirements For Senior Power Electronics Engineer
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics or electrical systems
- Strong experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools
- Proficiency in designing high-voltage power architectures (300V+)
- Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, UART, CAN)
- Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design
- Experience in troubleshooting high-voltage systems
- Proficient in C/C++ firmware development
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