Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Karman Industries

Long Beach, CA

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries. Karman is developing the revolutionary Heat Processing Unit (HPU) to reinvent thermal handling for giga-scale data centers & AI factories. The HPU is built around a supercritical CO2 chiller system utilizing a high-speed electrically driven turbomachinery core. Our system aims to reduce energy consumption in data center thermal management by greater than 25% and increase energy density by 10x.

At Karman Industries, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. Our team is composed of passionate professionals dedicated to making a tangible impact on the future of industrial manufacturing. Join us in our mission to transform the industry and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Karman Industries is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Power Electronics Engineer to join our team designing the next generation of heat processing systems. The candidate will lead the design, development, and qualification of a power conversion system that involves emerging high-voltage semiconductor technologies and cutting-edge electronics to enable the Karman Heat Processing Unit (HPU) and subsequent product development. The role will span across power distribution, control, sensing, and more. We value first‑principles thinking, hands‑on problem solving, accountability, and close collaboration with cross‑functional partners to deliver cohesive, high‑performance systems.

Responsibilities:

Design and deploy 13.8kV+ power conversion systems

Develop high power density converter topologies

Simulate power electronics systems and develop models to enable controls and embedded systems development programs

Work with a tightly knit team across disciplines to develop all aspects of the Karman Heat Processing Unit

Ability to implement novel solutions to challenging problems, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo

Develop analytical, physics-based (first principles) models to determine hardware performance and limitations

Analyze and implement compliance requirements for certification (UL, CE) as well as industrial and grid codes (NEC, NFPA)

Hands-on integration of high-power systems on product skids

Required Qualifications:

PhD in electrical engineering, with a specialization in power electronics

7+ years of experience in the design of electrical hardware and systems, including familiarity with medium-voltage or megawatt-level hardware

Experience designing and fabricating PCBs using software packages such as Altium and KiCAD

Familiarity with SIL/HIL development methodologies and platforms such as Typhoon HIL, Opal-RT, or Speedgoat

Hands-on experience with power distribution equipment and integration

Expert knowledge of electrical test equipment and safe handling of high-power systems

Self-motivated / high performer, ability to self-manage, multi-task, and communicate excellently

Desired Skills and Experience:

Background in medium-voltage solid-state devices

Experience working with electrical safety standards in the UL or IEC family

Experience with analytical design, turbomachinery testing and engine testing

Experience with mechanical packaging for electrical systems

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Karman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Karman Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.