Engineering Program Manager (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Engineering Program Manager (Power Electronics): Driving the technical execution of a next-generation power conversion platform from architecture through manufacturing launch with an accent on cross-functional coordination between hardware, firmware, and systems teams. Focus on translating system-level goals into engineering milestones, managing DFMEA-driven risks, and ensuring NPI readiness for grid-scale power electronics.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a startup building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid to accelerate the electrification of everything.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end technical execution of the first product launch from concept and architecture through validation and manufacturing.
• Coordinate roadmaps between power electronics, firmware/software, and systems integration teams to manage interface risks.
• Lead program planning across hardware design, embedded firmware, controls, reliability, compliance, and supply chain.
• Partner with technical leads to define product requirements and validation strategies, ensuring design tradeoffs are documented.
• Facilitate and contribute to architecture, design readiness, and validation readiness reviews.
• Own engineering BOM strategy and NPI readiness to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power electronics focus strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs involving power electronics or hardware-software systems.
• Strong technical foundation in converter architectures, control strategies, and system-level tradeoffs.
• Ability to work deeply with firmware teams on control loops, timing constraints, and hardware-software dependencies.
• Experience driving programs from concept through prototype builds to manufacturing launch.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience designing or debugging inverters, rectifiers, or high-power conversion systems.
• Proficiency with power electronics simulation tools like PLECS, MATLAB, or Simulink.
• Experience with UL/IEC compliance for power conversion equipment.
• Familiarity with Enovia PLM, CATIA, or similar technical tools.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
• Dynamic culture driven by first principles engineering and solving difficult problems.
• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits.