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Power Design Engineer

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A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.

$90,041 / year median in Illinois

-4% projected decline

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Job Description Work as part of an integrated engineering team supporting the full lifecycle development of advanced power electronics for Electronic Warfare, infrared countermeasure, imaging, and real-time embedded control systems. This engineer will develop power conversion architectures, translate system requirements into circuit designs, verify designs through simulation and laboratory testing, collaborate with system and hardware engineering teams, and support products from initial requirements through qualification, integration, production, and configuration management.
  • Design and develop high-efficiency switch-mode power supply architectures for image processing, embedded processing, and Receiver/Exciter systems
  • Develop power conversion solutions with output requirements ranging from less than 1 mW to greater than 10 kW
  • Design subsystem and module-level circuits for custom and commercial-off-the-shelf systems using COTS and MIL-STD interfaces
  • Collaborate with system, subsystem, and hardware engineers to define requirements, develop circuit topologies, and support printed wiring board layouts
  • Perform schematic capture, SPICE simulation, laboratory verification, integration, and formal qualification testing
  • Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and debug complex power systems, switch-mode topologies, and linear regulators
  • Verify designs against electrical, mechanical, environmental, electromagnetic environmental effects, and EMI/EMC requirements
  • Support compliance with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, TEMPEST, and applicable customer requirements
  • Lead technical projects and mentor engineers within the power design engineering team
  • Maintain design documentation, revision control, configuration management, and review records throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support RF and EO DSP, controls, data links, gigabit serial interfaces, and embedded processing applications We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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  • 2+ years of power electronics design experience OR Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
  • Switch-mode power supply circuit design experience, including schematic capture through testing and integration
  • Hands-on prototyping, testing, and debugging experience with complex power systems, including switch-mode topologies and linear regulators
  • Ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into hardware requirements, designs, and test specifications
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects with two or more team members
  • Familiarity with documentation, revision control, and review systems such as DOORS, ClearCase, and ClearQuest
  • Bachelors - STEM degree
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power conversion and 5+ years of power electronics design experience
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and hardware
  • Recent power supply design experience using Cadence Concept, Cadence Allegro, and LTspice
  • Experience designing high-frequency magnetics, including transformers, coupled inductors, EMI chokes, and common-mode filters
  • Working experience with documentation, revision control, and review systems such as DOORS, ClearCase, and ClearQuest
  • Experience with project planning and communicating across all levels of an organization