Skill
Power Electronics
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)
Power electronics is the branch of electrical engineering dealing with the conversion and control of electric power using solid-state devices like transistors, diodes, and thyristors. It covers circuits such as rectifiers, inverters, converters, and motor drives, essential for applications like renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and power supplies. Engineers in this field design systems that efficiently convert power between AC/DC forms and different voltage or frequency levels.
Power Electronics in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
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- 26
- Employers
- 9
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Open roles requiring Power Electronics (26)
Power Conversion Electrical Engineer IV
Crane Co.
Lynnwood, WA · $166,068 – $194,683
This role designs and analyzes DC/DC power converters and control systems for aerospace and defense applications, with emphasis on radiation-tolerant circuitry for spaceflight. It suits senior electrical engineers with over a decade of power electronics experience who can lead technical teams and work directly with customers on complex high-reliability hardware.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electrical Engineer I
AeroVironment
Full-time · Huntsville, AL · $91,000 – $138,750
This role designs and develops electrical systems and circuit boards for small unmanned aircraft, including avionics, embedded systems, and RF components. It suits experienced electrical engineers who want hands-on involvement in prototype development and flight-test operations for defense technology.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electrical Power Flight Hardware Design Engineer – Batteries and Related Controls
Axiom Space
Houston, TX
Design and develop electrical power storage systems, including batteries and control electronics, for commercial space station modules. This role suits experienced power systems engineers who thrive in fast-paced aerospace environments and want to contribute directly to humanity's expansion into space.
Listed on Axiom Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
R&D Engineer Mechanical
Broadcom Inc.
San Jose, CA · $141,300 – $226,000
This is a principal-level mechanical engineering role focused on designing high-powered chassis and thermal solutions for ultra-high-performance electronics, requiring deep expertise in managing complex thermal and manufacturing challenges. The position suits experienced mechanical engineers comfortable with full lifecycle product ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engagement with production and field validation.
Listed on Broadcom Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Engineer, Architecture and Infrastructure Test (R5485)
Shield AI
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000
This role designs and develops specialized test systems and infrastructure for defense aerospace hardware, including custom electronics, mechanical test stands, and automated testing sequences. It suits experienced engineers with expertise in power electronics, RF systems, and test automation who want to work on mission-critical UAV reliability in a defense-tech environment.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal Electronics Test Engineer I
CesiumAstro
Full-time · Austin, TX
This role designs and implements comprehensive test systems and procedures for satellite and aerospace electronics, requiring someone who can architect test architectures while working across hardware, software, and RF domains. It suits an experienced test engineer comfortable translating technical insights into customer-facing designs and proposals in a startup environment.
Listed on CesiumAstro’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Electrical Engineer
Agility Robotics
Full-time · Fremont, CA · $194,000 – $253,000
Agility Robotics seeks an electrical engineer to architect and lead hardware subsystem design for next-generation commercial humanoid robots, working across mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams. This role suits senior engineers with deep PCB and embedded systems expertise who thrive mentoring others and managing complexity in fast-moving robotics development.
Listed on Agility Robotics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electrical Reliability Intern (Fall 2026)
Astranis
Internship · San Francisco, CA · $29 / hour
This internship offers hands-on work analyzing and improving the reliability of satellite power systems and flight hardware at a commercial space company. It's suited to engineering students who want practical experience in hardware design, testing, and systems analysis within a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Listed on Astranis’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Design
Voyager
Long Beach, CA · $135,000 – $185,000
This role develops advanced electronic hardware systems for space and defense applications, focusing on high-reliability circuit board design and integration. It suits experienced electrical engineers comfortable leading complex technical efforts and working with state-of-the-art computing systems in a mission-critical environment.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5099)
Shield AI
Full-time · Dallas, TX · $81,456 – $122,184
Shield AI is hiring an electrical engineer to design and build test systems that validate hardware for their autonomous UAV platforms, ensuring reliability across extreme environments. This role suits engineers who want hands-on experience with power electronics, RF systems, and advanced testing methodologies while contributing to defense technology.
Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Power Electronics
Measured from the 26 open roles that name Power Electronics — not from a curated list.
- PCB Design8 roles30.8%
- Test Automation5 roles19.2%
- Altium Designer3 roles11.5%
- Circuit Design3 roles11.5%
- Monte Carlo Simulation3 roles11.5%
- Python3 roles11.5%
Who employers are hiring
- Entry12%
- Mid4%
- Senior60%
- Lead / Staff / Principal24%
From 25 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Power Electronics roles are
Among the 26 of 26 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Power Electronics
Employers hiring for Power Electronics
9 in total, most open roles first.
- SAShield AI10 roles
- CCesiumAstro6 roles
- AAstranis3 roles
- ARAgility Robotics2 roles
- AeroVironment1 role
- ASAxiom Space1 role
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.