Principal Power Architect

Principal Power Architect: Purpose: We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Power Management Architect to lead the design and system architecture of next-generation Power Management/Conversion platforms for our Energy business. This includes high-reliability power conversion for renewable energy systems, energy storage, grid-tied converters, and distributed energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will define scalable power architectures that meet demanding efficiency, thermal, and regulatory requirements for high-voltage, high-power energy systems. Areas Of Responsibility: - Architect advanced high-voltage, high-power DC-DC converter topologies (e.g., LLC, PSFB, interleaved buck/boost, flyback) specifically tailored for use with SiC/GaN-based power modules in energy systems. - Define scalable and modular power architectures that supply and interface with wide-bandgap-based converters for solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid-tied systems, and DC fast chargers. - Lead design of isolated and non-isolated DC-DC supplies with wide input/output ranges (e.g., 100 V–1500 V), supporting fast transient loads and high switching speeds inherent to SiC/GaN technologies. - Own development of analog and digital control systems, ensuring fast, stable response and integration with wide-bandgap switching dynamics. - Direct the selection and specification of magnetics, isolation techniques, and thermal strategies suitable for high-frequency, high-efficiency power stages. - Ensure full compliance with safety (UL, IEC), EMI/EMC (CISPR/IEC 61000), and grid-interconnect standards relevant to energy platforms. - Collaborate across functions—including SiC/GaN switch designers, packaging engineers, and system architects—to co-optimize performance and reliability. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and system-level oversight throughout architecture, design, validation, and productization. - Drive IP generation, architecture documentation, and technology roadmaps aligned with the company's energy product strategy. Technical Skills: - Expert in DC-DC converter topologies: Buck, Boost, Flyback, Forward, PSFB, LLC, Interleaved, Multi-phase. - Expertise in wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN) and digital power control. - Proficiency in control loop design: voltage/current-mode control, Type II/III compensation, digital control. - Strong knowledge of magnetics design: transformer and inductor design for high efficiency and low EMI. - Proficient in high-voltage isolation techniques and safety-compliant designs (UL1577, IEC 62109). - Deep understanding of EMI/EMC suppression, filter design, and compliance to IEC 61000, CISPR. - Skilled in thermal modeling, derating, and power density optimization for harsh environments. - Simulation tools: LTspice, SIMPLIS, PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink. - Familiarity with digital power controllers, firmware interaction, and telemetry features. - Knowledge of grid interface standards, MPPT algorithms, and power module integration. - Knowledge of MPPT, multi-port converters, and BMS interfacing Behavioral Skills: - Strategic Thinking: Ability to define long-term technology direction aligned with energy market trends. - Technical Leadership: Influences and mentors multi-disciplinary teams with clarity and technical depth. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams. - Customer Focus: Strong system-level thinking with sensitivity to application requirements and product value. - Innovation Mindset: Drives continuous improvement, patent generation, and competitive differentiation. - Decision-Making: Balances risk, performance, and timeline in high-impact technical decisions. - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication to present architectures, trade-offs, and strategy to execs and peers.