Aureliussystems

Power Electronics Engineer

San Francisco · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 155 days ago

MATLABCybersecurityThermal AnalysisAltiumEMI/EMCMIL-STDRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsSimulinkLeadership

About the role

That means you're the technical authority on everything from battery pack architecture to laser diode delivery.
You're setting the architecture, making the calls, and standing behind your system when it goes to the range.
The EE on the team will work alongside you on broader electrical scope.

Responsibilities

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS.
We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test weekly on our own 400-acre private range.
Architect, build, and validate battery management systems for high-voltage packs from safe charge/discharge, cell balancing, thermal management, to fault protection
Design high-voltage DC/DC converters, rectifiers, inverters, and diode driver electronics for laser power delivery
Design and fabricate ruggedized wire harnesses for high-power laser and motor systems from connector selection, routing, shielding, to environmental protection
Drive hands-on prototyping, assembly, and field testing on our 400+ acre range
Execute electrical, environmental, vibration, shock, and robustness testing to validate system reliability

Requirements

3-8+ years in power electronics with direct hardware experience.
Experience with laser diode driving or directed energy power systems
Familiarity with MIL-STD standards and ITAR compliance
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Compensation

Competitive salary + equity

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity
United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible 18 days PTO + 5 sick days
E-bike / scooter stipend ( Up to $500)

Company info

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance. The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident. Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses. Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing. That's how we operate - small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance.
The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident.
Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses.
Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing.
That's how we operate - small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
The Role & Your Impact:
You'll own the power subsystem for a directed energy weapon; full stop.
You're not executing someone else's design.
Your lane is deep, not wide.
Think BMS architecture, high-voltage conversion, fault protection, power delivery under field conditions.
When the power system faults at a range test, you're the one who knows exactly why and has a fix before the day is over.
What You'll Own:
Perform electrical simulations (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) to optimize designs before you build
Conduct DFM reviews and work directly with fabricators to move designs into production
Integrate power systems with mechanical, optical, and robotics subsystems

Visa & Work Authorization

Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

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