Staff Power Electronics Design Engineer at Amperesand in San Francisco, California, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

Design and lead end‑to‑end development of core circuits, including layout, verification, reliability testing, and manufacturing.
Create high‑power, high‑voltage circuit designs.
Develop compute systems (microcontrollers, processors, FPGAs) for high‑frequency converter control and protection.
Design auxiliary power supplies for inputs exceeding 1 kV.
Implement isolated SiC gate drivers and fault protection circuits.
Engineer sensing and EMC circuit solutions.

Requirements

The role requires on‑site presence five days a week, with up to 10 % travel—including international trips—as needed.

Hold a technical degree or equivalent industry experience in electronics engineering.
Possess 3+ years of experience in digital and analog circuit design.
Demonstrate extensive hands‑on expertise in advanced digital and high‑voltage circuit bring‑up and troubleshooting.
Proficient with PCB CAD and simulation tools, preferably Altium Designer, SPICE, and/or PLECS.
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Be willing and able to travel up to 10 % of the time, including internationally.
Bonus: Designed and built a power electronics PCBA.
Bonus: Experience with board thermal management.

Benefits

Compensation will be determined by experience, location, and applicable legal factors, and includes salary and incentive stock options. Employees in the United States receive a comprehensive benefits program, while Singapore‑based staff receive benefits aligned with local regulations.

Competitive salary plus incentive stock options.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and dependents from day one.
Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Paid time off, sick days, and company holidays.
Commuter benefits.
12 weeks paid parental leave.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Delivers cutting-edge solutions that bridge the gap between technology and infrastructure.
Leverages a strong foundation in energy and infrastructure to lead in providing state-of-the-art solutions for complex projects.
Specializes in offering transformative services, ranging from energy systems to infrastructure development, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.
Known for solving high-impact challenges in both the public and private sectors.
Continuously pushes the boundaries of technology to enhance global infrastructure.
Takes pride in handling projects that require both creativity and precision, ensuring long-term value and sustainability.

Culture + Values

No official culture or values are publicly stated on the website or LinkedIn as of July 28, 2025

Environment + Sustainability

22 kV, 6 MW SST

Targeted Transformer Specifications

The company is developing a solid-state transformer with a target voltage of 22 kilovolts and a power rating of 6 megawatts for deployment by 2025.

10× Deployment Acceleration

Faster Time-to-Power

The modular design of the transformer enables up to 10 times faster deployment compared to traditional solutions, reducing project timelines significantly.

Their SST modules use silicon carbide devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers to achieve significantly higher efficiency and reduced losses compared to traditional transformers
Modular design enables rapid scaling and up to 10× acceleration in time-to-power deployment

Inclusion & Diversity

No public details on DEI strategy, goals, or gender statistics are available on Amperesand’s website or LinkedIn as of July 28, 2025.

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Role

Description

Design and lead end‑to‑end development of core circuits, including layout, verification, reliability testing, and manufacturing.
Create high‑power, high‑voltage circuit designs.
Develop compute systems (microcontrollers, processors, FPGAs) for high‑frequency converter control and protection.
Design auxiliary power supplies for inputs exceeding 1 kV.
Implement isolated SiC gate drivers and fault protection circuits.
Engineer sensing and EMC circuit solutions.

Requirements

The role requires on‑site presence five days a week, with up to 10 % travel—including international trips—as needed.

Hold a technical degree or equivalent industry experience in electronics engineering.
Possess 3+ years of experience in digital and analog circuit design.
Demonstrate extensive hands‑on expertise in advanced digital and high‑voltage circuit bring‑up and troubleshooting.
Proficient with PCB CAD and simulation tools, preferably Altium Designer, SPICE, and/or PLECS.
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Be willing and able to travel up to 10 % of the time, including internationally.
Bonus: Designed and built a power electronics PCBA.
Bonus: Experience with board thermal management.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus incentive stock options.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and dependents from day one.
Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Paid time off, sick days, and company holidays.
Commuter benefits.
12 weeks paid parental leave.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found