{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9687b371efe659becb1aebec","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9687b371efe659becb1aebec","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9687b371efe659becb1aebec","title":"Lead Power Electronics Engineer","description":"Job DescriptionRole: Lead Power Electronics EngineerIndustry: Gas TurbinesLocation: San Francisco, CA (5 days onsite)Salary: Competitive + Significant Equity + Relocation AssistanceWe are exclusively partnered with a venture-backed engineering company developing next-generation power generation technology.As the company scales, they’re looking for a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to own high-voltage DC power electronics and motor/generator integration from specification through prototype and testing. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to build out the power electronics function as the company grows.*visa sponsorships can't be provided for this roleResponsibilitiesOwn the high-voltage DC power electronics architecture and development.Specify and integrate the motor/generator, power electronics and controls.Take hardware from design and specification through prototype, integration and testing.Evaluate suppliers and components and make key buy-vs-build decisions.Personally build, wire, integrate and troubleshoot hardware.Help bring currently outsourced engineering capabilities in-house.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.4+ years of power electronics experience.Strong high-voltage DC power electronics experience.Hands-on experience with motors, generators or electric machines.Experience with SiC and/or GaN MOSFETs / wide-bandgap semiconductors.Experience physically building, wiring, integrating and testing hardware.Experience taking power electronics systems through to a working prototype.Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving engineering environment.Nice to HavesEV powertrain/drivetrain or power electronics experience.Formula E, electric motorsport or high-performance electric motor experience.Electric machine design experience.Control systems or embedded software experience.DC fast-charging experience.Why Apply?Join at an early stage with significant equity upside.Backed by leading venture capital and deep-tech investors.Opportunity to build the power electronics function as the company scales.Hit \"Apply Now\" for further details if you meet the criteria above, or send your resume directly to a.michaels@harperharrison.com.","company":"Harper Harrison","rawCompany":"harper harrison","city":"Hayward","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T11:51:58.657Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"335312","title":"Motor and Generator Manufacturing","slug":"motor-and-generator-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Power Electronics Engineer","description":"Job DescriptionRole: Lead Power Electronics EngineerIndustry: Gas TurbinesLocation: San Francisco, CA (5 days onsite)Salary: Competitive + Significant Equity + Relocation AssistanceWe are exclusively partnered with a venture-backed engineering company developing next-generation power generation technology.As the company scales, they’re looking for a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to own high-voltage DC power electronics and motor/generator integration from specification through prototype and testing. 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