Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Power Supply Design Engineer role involves designing ruggedized power conversion systems for defense, aerospace, and energy sectors, impacting product development from concept to production.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will design Mil-Spec power supply systems, support new and legacy products, create schematics and layouts, troubleshoot and validate power systems, collaborate cross-functionally, document technical details, and mentor junior engineers.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $210,000, full-time onsite work in Simi Valley, CA, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 8+ years in power electronics or related fields, strong analog and power circuit design skills, experience with AC/DC and DC/DC conversions, hands-on lab skills, strong communication, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; familiarity with military specs and Spanish are preferred.
Career development
Opportunities include mentoring junior engineers and continuous learning from peers and newer team members.
Work environment and culture
The company values curiosity, collaboration, technical depth, and craftsmanship in design, with a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
Company information
The employer is an established electronics manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and energy sectors, focusing on ruggedized power systems.
Team overview
The candidate will join a small but highly skilled team working closely on all stages of power supply design and production.
Job location and travel
The job is full-time onsite in Simi Valley, California, with some physical activity required.
Application process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly or send a message to the recruiter as per the job posting instructions.
Unique job features
The role offers a broad scope from concept to production, involving hands-on lab work, troubleshooting legacy boards, and customer interaction, distinguishing it from narrow-scope roles.
Company overview
Searchability NS&D, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a specialized division of the global tech recruitment group Searchability, established in 2022. The company focuses on National Security & Defence (NS&D) recruitment, providing staffing solutions for highly specialized roles, including machine learning engineers and senior systems engineers with security clearances. With additional offices in Chester, UK, and Sydney, Australia, Searchability NS&D aims to transform the recruitment landscape for defense and security sectors by connecting top talent with blue-chip companies and disruptive defense AI startups.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 8+ years of experience in power electronics, focusing on analog and power circuit design, AC/DC and DC/DC conversion topologies, and hands-on lab skills with oscilloscopes and soldering irons.
Emphasize your ability to design Mil-Spec power supply systems, troubleshoot legacy products, and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and customers, showcasing both technical depth and communication skills.
Apply through multiple channels including Searchability NS&D's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Power Supply Design Engineer role.
Connect with engineers and team members in the power electronics or engineering division at Searchability NS&D on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like asking about recent projects involving ruggedized power systems or expressing interest in their approach to Mil-Spec design challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'power electronics,' 'Mil-Spec power supply,' 'AC/DC conversion,' 'schematics,' 'troubleshooting,' and 'technical documentation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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