Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Electronics Design Engineer (Power Electronics): Architecting and designing low voltage electrical systems for high-performance power converters with an accent on reliability, EMC, and safety requirements. Focus on managing the full hardware development lifecycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout to system validation and manufacturing support.

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 to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption for the 21st-century grid.

What you will do

• Own the full hardware development lifecycle, including requirements definition, modeling, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
• Define and implement low voltage electrical architecture for cabinet-based systems, covering microprocessors, power distribution, and signal routing.
• Select and integrate LV components such as microcontrollers, interface circuits, fuses, and relays based on reliability targets.
• Create system block diagrams and harness documentation to support cross-functional development.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams on enclosure layout, cable routing, and grounding strategies to optimize EMI/EMC performance.
• Ensure system compliance with safety and regulatory standards such as UL, CE, and IEC.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in low voltage electrical system design, specifically with cabinet-level architecture in energy, automotive, or industrial control sectors.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools, specifically Altium.
• Hands-on experience with debugging and validating electrical systems using oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and volume production processes.

Nice to have

• Experience with LV systems operating within high-voltage environments.
• Familiarity with fieldbus communication protocols such as CAN or industrial ethernet.
• Knowledge of control cabinet UL/IEC compliance, including wire derating and thermal considerations.
• Experience managing cable assemblies and wiring harnesses with third-party suppliers.
• Experience with failure mode analysis and root cause investigations of LV systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, enriching environment focused on personal and technical career growth.
• Dynamic workspace driven by first principles engineering and complex problem-solving.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and equity.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.