Power Electronics Engineer – Air Combat Systems

DS2•Niceville, FL

About The Position

DS2 is seeking a mid-level electrical engineer to join their team, focusing on creating mission-critical software and developing new and emerging technologies for air combat systems. The role involves working on a team that values collaboration, teaching, and learning, and is committed to teamwork, customer focus, and engineering excellence. DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to government and commercial clients, fostering an environment where hard work and enjoyment go hand-in-hand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
6-10 years of experience in hardware design, power electronics, and electrical system integration within the defense or aerospace sectors
Hands-on experience with DC-DC/AC-DC converter topologies, switching regulators, rigid-flex PCB layout, and filtering circuits.
Basic familiarity with open architecture frameworks or modular engineering principles
Eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship typically required)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience implementing specific open standards such as WOSA, SOSA, FACE, or OpenVPX
Experience designing power architectures for high-speed processors, FPGAs, RF subsystems, or telemetry units
Proficiency with tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, LTspice, or Ansys/SIwave for power analysis
Specific knowledge of aerospace-grade power sources, such as specialized batteries (lithium-ion, thermal batteries) or supercapacitors
Hands-on proficiency in industry-standard programs like AutoCAD, Revit, or MATLAB
Experience troubleshooting hardware, utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering equipment
Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: C#, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Design and develop low-noise multi-rail power distribution networks (PDNs) and power conditioning circuits for aerospace or defense systems.
Build electrical and power interfaces that align with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) guidelines to allow easy component swapping and future upgrades.
Optimize power electronics layouts to meet strict Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints common in airborne or mobile platforms.
Ensure all power designs comply with defense standards such as MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power quality) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC controls).
Use EDA tools to simulate power integrity, thermal performance, and signal integrity for multi-layer Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
Author test plans and execute hardware verification in laboratory environments, ensuring ruggedness under harsh environmental conditions.