Power Electronics Engineer II
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WHY WE NEED YOU
The Power Electronics division is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, building, and testing the electrical power components in the Hyperloop system. These components include variable frequency drives for propulsion and levitation, energy storage systems, charging systems, wiring and cable assemblies, and the associated control hardware and control algorithms. We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer at our Los Angeles facility to join our diverse, experienced team in designing power electronics and battery systems for one of the most challenging transportation applications on Earth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will be responsible for various electronics circuit design, build, and test. You will also responsible for the design document, design review, and design release. Specifically, you'll take the ownership of multiple power filter PCBs, multiple sensor PCBs, and other gate drive PCBs. The direct responsibilities include, for each of the PCBs,
- Product specifications
- Electronics circuit design, simulation, and prototype verification
- Product design, build, and verification
- Design documentation, test reports, design review and release
- Troubleshooting & failure analysis
WHAT YOU'VE DONE
- Strong proficiency in Altium PCB design including both schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hands-on experience in electronics circuit design, analysis, simulation, worst case analysis, failure mode analysis, reliability/life time analysis
- Hands-on experience in electronics lab with basic equipment, tools, and PCB soldering/repair
- Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (MFEA), product reliability analysis
- Troubleshooting failure cases during engineering development and field test
- Hands-on experience with various analytical and simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink, Mathcad, SPICE)
WHY VIRGIN HYPERLOOP
- Our Benefits: medical (including infertility & mental health), dental, vision, life, FSA, HSA, 401k, and more
- Your Wellbeing: flexible work schedules, unlimited PTO, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
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