Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Packet Digital, LLC•Fargo, ND

7d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Packet Digital is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design and develop advanced power system electronics for unmanned systems, including drones and other terrestrial, space, and naval applications. This is a great opportunity for an experienced hardware engineer who enjoys working across the full product development lifecycle - from requirements and circuit design through PCB layout, testing, troubleshooting, and product integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
4+ years of related hardware engineering experience
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Deep understanding of DC-DC power conversion and switch-mode power supply topologies
Experience with battery-based electric power systems
Understanding of vehicle electrification and safety requirements for battery-powered systems
Experience designing hardware involving microcontrollers
Schematic capture and PCB layout experience
Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management strategies
Experience with precision analog measurements in high-noise environments
Experience designing for high-current and high-voltage applications
Experience implementing CAN, USB, and serial communication circuits
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-based environment
Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple project priorities

Responsibilities

Capture and define product requirements based on customer needs and engineering input
Research technologies, components, standards, and design approaches
Propose, simulate, and validate hardware architectures and circuits
Create schematics and PCB layouts based on project requirements
Provide project timeline and development estimates
Support product development from concept through production
Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance
Document assemblies, bills of materials, engineering changes, and related design details
Participate in and lead schematic, layout, and design reviews
Work closely with other engineering disciplines to complete product designs
Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes and finished products
Create technical and customer-facing documentation
Provide customer support as needed
Assist with maintaining component libraries and project databases
Mentor less experienced engineers and share best practices
Maintain a clean and organized lab and workspace
Support a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented work environment
Perform other duties as assigned