Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer

About this role

A defense startup is seeking a Digital Power Electronics Firmware Engineer to develop embedded control systems for power conversion and distribution in autonomous defense platforms. You'll design firmware for DC-DC converters and power management systems, working with simulation tools and hardware validation in a collaborative engineering environment.

What you'll do

• Design and implement C/C++ firmware for digital control of power electronics systems including DC-DC converters and voltage regulation
• Use SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink to model, validate, and optimize control systems before hardware implementation
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware bring-up, lab debugging, and validation under various load conditions
• Optimize power system efficiency, stability, and thermal performance through firmware iteration
• Implement control algorithms such as PID loops, PWM, and phase-shift control for power topologies
• Debug and troubleshoot power electronics systems in demanding field environments

What they're looking for

• Embedded C/C++ development for microcontrollers (STM32, TI C2000, or equivalent)
• Digital control of DC-DC converters, inverters, and power management systems
• MATLAB, Simulink, and SPICE simulation tools
• PID control loops and compensation techniques
• PWM and phase-shift modulation for power systems
• Analog and digital power electronics knowledge
• Hardware validation and lab debugging
• EMI and high-efficiency power design experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Work with cutting-edge defense technology
• Engineering-first company culture