Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Sr. Staff Power Electronics EngineerLocation: Palo Alto, CA (On-site, 5 days/week with some flexibility) Compensation: $220k – $255k + Competitive Equity Visa Sponsorship: AvailableAbout the OpportunityAn innovative electric mobility company is seeking a Sr. Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics systems for next-generation micro-mobility vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on highly integrated low-voltage inverters and motor controllers, with direct ownership of technical decisions from day one.Why You Should ApplyWork on groundbreaking technology most engineers never get to touch.Gain mentorship from industry-leading power electronics experts.Full ownership and responsibility over critical technical decisions.Be part of a fast-growing company that’s redefining urban mobility.What You’ll DoAct as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for power conversion PCBA development from concept to production.Design efficient systems (48–100V, 1–10kW peak power) with cost and performance optimization.Plan schedules, manage development steps, test resources, and support contract manufacturer EOL activities.Define and validate product requirements across cost, performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.Conduct simulations, worst-case analysis, and validation of critical circuits.Select and characterize components; drive schematic capture and layout of power electronics, controls, and auxiliary circuits.Collaborate with firmware/controls teams on hardware integration and control strategies.Deliver functional safety diagnostics and protection circuits.Own DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation plans.Lead hands-on integration/testing and coordinate with test teams, certification labs, and contract manufacturers.Support thermal, EMC, reliability, and NVH testing.Provide program status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.What You’ll BringMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power electronics/power systems).8+ years of power electronics design experience (traction inverter preferred).Expertise in BLDC actuators and position sensors.Strong experience with MOSFET, GaN, and SiC switches.Knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including microcontrollers/peripherals for power applications.Proficiency with simulation tools (LTspice, PLECS, Matlab).Hands-on lab experience with power systems (up to 1kV).Proven track record of delivering products to market.Strong collaboration, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.