Electronic Engineer - Senior 1

Electronic Engineer - Senior Onsite: Sterling, VA

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About AccelevationAccelevation (Nasdaq: ACCV) designs, manufactures and installs mission-critical infrastructure powering the world's most advanced technologies. Our vertically integrated model combines U.S.-based manufacturing and nationwide field capabilities to deliver innovative solutions at speed and scale.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by a culture of ownership, speed and fearless innovation, we're building meaningful careers and ensuring our employees share in the value they help create.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and validate high-power power conversion hardware for industrial and data center applications.This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience in power converter design, prototype bring-up, debugging, testing, and production support.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign high-power AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.Select converter topologies, power semiconductors, gate drivers, sensing, protection, and DC-link components.Perform electrical, loss, efficiency, thermal, and component stress calculations.Develop and review schematics and support high-voltage/high-current PCB layout.Support magnetics, EMI filtering, grounding, creepage, and clearance design.Lead prototype bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.Develop and execute functional, thermal, transient, and fault testing.Troubleshoot switching, thermal, EMI, sensing, and component failure issues.Collaborate with embedded, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and supplier teams.Support product qualification, production release, and field issue resolution.Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Required QualificationsMaster’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.5+ years of industry experience in power electronics hardware design.Strong hands-on experience with high-power AC/DC and/or DC/DC converters.Experience with SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, gate drivers, sensing, protection, and DC-link design.Strong schematic design and hardware troubleshooting skills.Experience with high-voltage and high-current PCB design practices.Proven experience with prototype bring-up, laboratory debugging, and validation.Ability to independently take hardware from design through validation and production support.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with three-phase power conversion.Experience with high-voltage DC systems.Experience with PFC, active rectifiers, inverters, or resonant converters.Familiarity with digital power control, magnetics, EMI/EMC, and thermal management.Experience with simulation tools such as PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or LTspice.Experience with industrial power supplies, UPS, data center power, EV charging, or energy storage systems.
Benefits Competitive salary and performance bonusPaid time off401(k) retirement plan with company matchComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceCollaborative, high-energy workplace
Our Core Values Safety – We proactively protect our people and environmentInclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgroundsSpeed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agileInnovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processesJudgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mindAccountability – We take ownership and deliver results
Physical Demands and Work Environment Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. xzbcwsv Inclusion is one of our core values—we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.