Job Title: Electrical Engineer Power SystemsJob DescriptionThis role is for an Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems who will support the electrical engineering development team in Rancho Bernardo. You will design and develop advanced power systems, including transformer design, motor controllers, power supplies, megawatt-scale inverters, and other high-performance components for advanced electromechanical systems. Working under general direction with limited review, you will apply innovative approaches to resolve complex engineering challenges, evaluate and interpret systems engineering problems, and ensure designs meet stringent performance and reliability requirements. You will plan and execute projects, develop innovative designs, document findings, present technical results, and serve as a primary technical contact for small contracts or single-component projects.Responsibilities
- Evaluate, interpret, and resolve systems engineering problems to ensure designs meet defined requirements and performance standards.
- Perform detailed design of electric energy storage, electric power conditioning, AC and DC distribution, and analog and digital control systems for electromechanical rotating machinery in the tens of megawatts range.
- Develop innovative yet practical solutions to complex technical problems in power engineering and power electronics.
- Address complex technical and manufacturing issues during the build of electromechanical launch and arresting systems and their sub-systems.
- Create, re-draw, and update electrical and system drawings using established engineering change processes and tools.
- Participate in internal and external technical project and program reviews, including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews, to verify that designs meet product and system requirements.
- Prepare and review documented design inputs for electrical design and identify component obsolescence to support continuous operation of advanced power systems.
- Troubleshoot conflicting design and development requirements, challenging coordination requirements, and special material requirements to maintain design integrity and manufacturability.
- Review requirement matrices and statements of work to generate bases of estimate in support of customer proposals and project planning.
- Develop plans and procedures for systems qualification testing and factory acceptance testing, applying sound engineering and scientific principles.
- Present technical reports at engineering meetings, participate in program reviews, and provide expert consultation on technical issues.
- Organize work assignments effectively to meet established schedules and project milestones while maintaining high technical quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams while also working independently to drive projects to completion.
- Maintain customer focus and support customer-facing technical activities as needed.
- Work extended hours and travel when required to support testing, reviews, and project deadlines.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree, masters degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, typically with four or more years of progressive engineering experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years with a masters degree; equivalent engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Hands-on experience in planning, designing, fabricating, and testing advanced electric power inverters and power systems.
- Experience with analog and digital control systems and embedded control systems for power and electromechanical applications.
- Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with demonstrated broad application in power systems and related technical areas.
- Ability to quickly understand new concepts and apply them accurately in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Strong organizational skills to structure work assignments and meet established timetables and project milestones.
- Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication for documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
- Proficiency with computers and engineering documentation tools used for design, analysis, and drawing updates.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work on a self-initiated basis and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as required to support project and testing needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate is desirable.
- Experience participating in technical project and program reviews, including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews.
- Experience generating bases of estimate from requirement matrices and statements of work for customer proposals.
- Experience developing and executing systems qualification and factory acceptance test plans.
- Demonstrated ability to present technical findings and recommendations in meetings and formal reviews.
- Expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties beyond core power systems.
- Strong documentation and presentation skills for communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based in Rancho Bernardo and involves working in an advanced engineering and development environment focused on high-performance power systems and electromechanical equipment. You will collaborate closely with other engineers and technical staff, participate in design reviews and project meetings, and use modern engineering tools and computer-based design and documentation systems. The role may require extended work hours and occasional travel to support testing, reviews, and project milestones. The culture values diverse backgrounds and experiences, encourages innovative thinking, and supports both independent work and teamwork in a professional, technically rigorous setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.401K, Medical Benefits, Bonus Eligible Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.About Actalent
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