Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Karman Industries is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Power Electronics Engineer to join our team designing the next generation of heat processing systems. The candidate will lead the design, development, and qualification of a power conversion system that involves emerging high-voltage semiconductor technologies and cutting-edge electronics to enable the Karman Heat Processing Unit (HPU) and subsequent product development. The role will span across power distribution, control, sensing, and more. We value first‑principles thinking, hands‑on problem solving, accountability, and close collaboration with cross‑functional partners to deliver cohesive, high‑performance systems.

Requirements

• PhD in electrical engineering, with a specialization in power electronics
• 7+ years of experience in the design of electrical hardware and systems, including familiarity with medium-voltage or megawatt-level hardware
• Experience designing and fabricating PCBs using software packages such as Altium and KiCAD
• Familiarity with SIL/HIL development methodologies and platforms such as Typhoon HIL, Opal-RT, or Speedgoat
• Hands-on experience with power distribution equipment and integration
• Expert knowledge of electrical test equipment and safe handling of high-power systems
• Self-motivated / high performer, ability to self-manage, multi-task, and communicate excellently

Nice To Haves

• Background in medium-voltage solid-state devices
• Experience working with electrical safety standards in the UL or IEC family
• Experience with analytical design, turbomachinery testing and engine testing
• Experience with mechanical packaging for electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy 13.8kV+ power conversion systems
• Develop high power density converter topologies
• Simulate power electronics systems and develop models to enable controls and embedded systems development programs
• Work with a tightly knit team across disciplines to develop all aspects of the Karman Heat Processing Unit
• Ability to implement novel solutions to challenging problems, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo
• Develop analytical, physics-based (first principles) models to determine hardware performance and limitations
• Analyze and implement compliance requirements for certification (UL, CE) as well as industrial and grid codes (NEC, NFPA)
• Hands-on integration of high-power systems on product skids

Benefits

• stock options
• medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree