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A strong focus on delivering reliable, high-performance power solutions drives this opportunity.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsFull relocation provided\nResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, integrate, and debug complex power electronics systemsSupport on-site testing up to 25% travelCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power systems into larger platformsAssist with verification testing and characterization of power electronics\nKey requirementsB.S. in Electrical Engineering with a power systems concentrationBSEE with 4+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE with 1+ years of relevant experienceExperience with circuit analysis and simulation, schematic capture, PCB design, and verification testingDesign of DC/DC and AC/DC power systems (500W–50kW) for harsh environmentsExperience with high availability power supplies or failover systemsKnowledge of MOSFETs, SiC FETs, IGBTs, Schottky diodesExperience with electromechanical actuators, DC/DC converters, power amplifiers, and magneticsTroubleshooting electronic systemsMATLAB-aided data analysisLab equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, probesExperience with electronics assembly/wiring/soldering is a plusAbility to work in small multidisciplinary teamsMentoring junior EE staff on electronics design and troubleshootingCustomer briefing and technical content creationPower system design: circuit analysis, simulation, component selection, schematic capture, PCB design, verification testingDC/DC and AC/DC power systems design for harsh environmentsHigh availability power supplies and failover systems","company":"Affinity Executive Search","rawCompany":"affinity executive search","city":"Somerville","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:10:47.916Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Power Electronics Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will design and mature power electronics for underwater maritime systems, including actuators, payloads for unmanned vehicles, and high-power transceivers. 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