Electrical Design Engineer/Senior/Principle $130k-$250k+ with the Most Innovative Company

Placed by VanSpeag Group LLC | Client: Confidential – High-Tech Engineering with base offices in New York CityPOSITION OVERVIEWRole: Electrical Engineer – DC/DC High Frequency Power Electronics & Wireless Power TransferDiscipline: Power Electronics / Mixed-Signal Hardware Design / Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)Industry: High-Tech Manufacturing (Defense, EV, Aerospace, Industrial, Automotive)Location: New York City  Employment Type: Direct Hire | Contract-to-Hire Experience: 3–12+ Years (Multiple Levels: Mid, Senior, Staff, Principal, Manager, DirectorPlaced By: VanSpeag Group LLC | staffing@vanspeag.comPOSITION SUMMARYVanSpeag Group LLC is partnering with a leading high-technology engineering, design & development firm to identify and place highly skilled Electrical Engineers specializing in DC to DC power conversion, high-frequency switching systems, and contactless wireless power transfer (WPT) technology. These roles span multiple experience levels and will support the design, development, test, and integration of advanced power electronics solutions—including resonant inductive wireless charging systems—for mission-critical applications across automotive, industrial, defense, and consumer markets.This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic engineering organization working at the intersection of power density, efficiency, wireless energy delivery, and next-generation platform development. Engineers in these roles will contribute to both conventional switched-mode power supply design and cutting-edge long-range, high-power wireless charging systems capable of delivering milliwatts to kilowatts of power without physical contact—enabling complete operational autonomy across extreme environments. VSG will work closely with each candidate to match skill set, career goals, and compensation expectations to the right-fit opening.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign, simulate, and develop DC/DC converters including buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback, LLC resonant, and full-bridge topologiesDevelop and optimize switching power supplies operating in the KHz to MHz frequency rangePerform power loss analysis, thermal modeling, and efficiency optimization across full operating rangeSelect and evaluate magnetic components (inductors, transformers, coupled inductors) for high-frequency operationLead PCB layout reviews for EMI/EMC compliance, signal integrity, and thermal managementConduct bench-level hardware bring-up, debug, and characterization of prototype power stagesDevelop control loop designs (voltage mode, current mode, digital control) and compensation networksSupport gate driver design, dead-time optimization, and switching waveform analysisPrepare design documentation, technical specifications, and peer review materialsSupport qualification testing, FMEA, and design verification/validation activitiesMentor junior engineers and contribute to design review culture (Senior/Staff/Principal levels)Design and optimize resonant inductive wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, including transmitter and receiver coil topology selection, compensation network design (series-series, series-parallel, LCC, LCCL), and resonant frequency tuning for milliwatt- to kilowatt-class applicationsDevelop RF amplifier and inverter circuits (Class D, Class E, Class EF) to drive WPT transmitter coils at operating frequencies ranging from 100 kHz to 13.56 MHz and aboveModel and simulate electromagnetic coupling coefficients, mutual inductance, and quality factor (Q) for air-core and ferrite-core coil designs using ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent FEA toolsDesign and validate electromagnetic shielding and magnetic flux management strategies to minimize EMI and meet FCC, CE, and applicable regulatory standards for radiating wireless power devicesDevelop adaptive impedance matching and frequency-agile control algorithms to maintain high end-to-end power transfer efficiency across variable airgap distances and load conditionsCharacterize WPT system performance metrics including end-to-end efficiency, power delivery at distance, misalignment tolerance, and thermal behavior of transmitter and receiver electronicsSupport integration of foreign object detection (FOD) and living object protection (LOP) safety circuits into WPT system architectures for automotive, industrial, and defense deploymentsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSB.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field3+ years of hands-on experience in DC/DC power converter design (level-dependent)Strong proficiency in switching converter topologies and control theoryExperience with GaN or SiC wide-bandgap switching devicesExperience with GaN-based high-frequency power amplifier design for resonant WPT transmitters operating at ISM band frequencies (6.78 MHz, 13.56 MHz)Experience with simulation tools: SPICE (LTspice, PSIM, SIMetrix), MATLAB/SimulinkHands-on lab skills: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply, electronic load, impedance analyzerExperience with component-level magnetics design or vendor interface for transformer/inductor optimizationFamiliarity with EMI filter design and pre-compliance testing methodologiesWorking knowledge of PCB schematic capture and layout (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent)Strong analytical skills with ability to drive root cause analysis and failure resolutionExcellent communication skills and ability to contribute in a collaborative team environmentFoundational understanding of resonant circuit theory, including quality factor (Q), coupling coefficient (k), and resonant frequency behavior in loosely coupled transformer systemsExperience with RF/analog circuit design including impedance matching networks, Class D/E amplifier topologies, and AC-to-DC rectifier stages relevant to wireless power receiver architecturesFamiliarity with wireless power transfer standards and regulatory frameworks including Wireless Power Consortium (Qi), AirFuel Alliance, SAE J2954 (EV wireless charging), and FCC Part 15/18 for unlicensed ISM band operationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDigital power control experience (UCD, dsPIC, STM32, custom ASIC/FPGA-based)Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) or EV traction/auxiliary power modulesExperience with LLC or CLLC resonant converters for EV on-board charging (OBC) applicationsHands-on experience designing and testing wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, including coil winding, litz wire selection, ferrite shielding, and system-level efficiency measurements using network analyzers and impedance measurement equipmentBackground in mid-range resonant inductive power transfer achieving high efficiency (90%+) at extended airgap distances, including frequency-splitting behavior analysis and bifurcation avoidance techniquesFamiliarity with scalable WPT platform design across wide power ranges (mW to kW), including multi-receiver architectures and spatial freedom charging for autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial IoT, and wearable/defense applicationsKnowledge of human exposure safety standards for wireless power devices (ICNIRP guidelines, IEEE C95.1, SAR limits) and experience designing systems to meet applicable exposure limitsPrior work in contactless power delivery for extreme environments (MIL-SPEC, IP67+, vibration/shock-rated enclosures) including defense wearables, autonomous ground/aerial vehicles, or industrial automationPay Range from $130,000 to $250,000+Mid-Level EE 3–5 Years Hardware design, bench bring-up, simulation 8Senior EE 6–9 Years Lead design ownership, cross-functional collab 10Staff/Principal EE 10–12+ Years Architecture decisions, mentorship, roadmap 6WHY WORK WITH VANSPEAG GROUP?VSG is not your typical recruiting firm. We're manufacturing consultants who speak the language of the floor — and the lab. We know what it means to build something from the ground up, and we partner with candidates the same way: with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the right fit.Personalized placement — you're not a resume in a stackVSG advocates for your compensation, career growth, and working conditionsWe maintain relationships — not just transactionsMichigan-rooted, nationally connectedHOW TO APPLYQualified candidates should submit their resume and a brief summary of their DC/DC converter experience to:Staffing@vanspeag.com | All inquiries are handled with confidentiality. VSG matches candidates to opportunities based on skills, goals, and culture fit — not just keywords.VanSpeag Group LLC | "We Do It Together™" | staffing@vanspeag.com