0509 - Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

Location

Land O' Lakes, FL

Company

AJ's Power Source (AJPS)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually

Position Summary

A privately held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida is seeking an experienced

Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion products used in military, aerospace, and industrial applications.This role is ideal for an engineer with extensive experience designing AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, PCB Design, and Quality teams to develop innovative products from concept through production while ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards.This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering position where creativity, problem-solving, and leadership are equally valued.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design, develop, and evaluate complex electrical power conversion systems.
• Design AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies utilizing a variety of circuit topologies.

Design and troubleshoot

Power Supplies

UPS Systems

Inverters

Power Distribution Systems

• Perform component-level circuit design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Interpret customer specifications and marketing requirements for new or modified products.
• Determine design approaches and technical parameters for both new product development and product enhancements.
• Modify and improve existing electronic designs for increased performance and manufacturability.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Support the Sales team with technical proposal development and product feasibility reviews.
• Identify and specify components appropriate for demanding power applications.
• Lead design reviews and ensure products meet customer, military, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies and design methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product failures and technical issues.

Coordinate engineering efforts across

PCB Layout

Mechanical Engineering

Documentation

Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Compliance & Product Quality

Ensure products comply with

• Company engineering standards
• Customer specifications
• Industry regulations
• Applicable military standards
• Develop strategies to achieve product certifications and regulatory approvals.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on

Reliability

Manufacturability

• Cost reduction
• Product standardization

Productivity

Documentation & Testing

• Develop engineering documentation, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Write test procedures and develop custom test fixtures.
• Perform validation testing and environmental qualification.
• Release completed designs for manufacturing.

Required Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in

AC/DC and DC/DC Power Supply Design

Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)

Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

Power Electronics

Inverters

Power Distribution Systems

Schematic Capture

PCB Design

Component Selection

Circuit Simulation

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Thermal Management

EMI/RFI Mitigation

EMI/EMC Compliance

Environmental Design (Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity)

Root Cause Analysis

Electrical Troubleshooting to the Component Level

Test Equipment Experience

Candidates should have experience using

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Electronic Loads

Thermal Chambers

Power Analyzers

Software Experience

Preferred experience includes

Altium Designer

PCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Electrical CAD and Simulation Software

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience designing power electronics and power conversion systems.
• Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC switch-mode power supplies.
• Experience designing Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).
• Experience with military, aerospace, or ruggedized electronic products.

Familiarity with

ISO 9001

AS9100

• Military Standards (MIL-STD) for ground, airborne, and naval environments.
• Experience with product qualification and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to

• Design reliable, mission-critical power conversion products.
• Solve complex engineering challenges independently.
• Balance technical innovation with manufacturability and cost objectives.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, manufacturing teams, and fellow engineers.
• Deliver products that meet stringent military, aerospace, and industrial performance requirements.