Tempo Automation
Electrical Engineer
San Diego, California, United States · Junior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$125kDetected 33 days ago
ComplianceThermal AnalysisEMI/EMCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsControlsSimulinkCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Tempo is seeking a Power Electronics & Controls Engineer to take meaningful ownership of power conversion system development within our engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Circuit & System Design
- Design and optimize power conversion circuits - including DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC topologies - supporting the charging and control of Thermal Battery Modules within the TCES system.
- Evaluate design approaches for gate drivers, custom magnetics, and protection circuitry, and provide well-reasoned recommendations for high-voltage, high-temperature, and harsh-environment applications.
- Identify and advance cost reduction opportunities across the Power and Rectifier cabinets, collaborating with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to translate design improvements into practice.
- Own hardware bring-up and integration of power electronics circuits and modules, including test planning, execution, and resolution of issues through to completion.
- Lead hardware/software integration of power conversion systems in close collaboration with firmware and controls engineers, resolving interface issues and escalating appropriately when warranted.
- Validate designs across the expected operating envelope, including variable generation profiles and relevant edge cases, and recommend design responses when gaps are identified.
- Utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation tools to support control system tuning and hardware/firmware co-validation.
- Take ownership of regulatory compliance for assigned designs, ensuring adherence to applicable UL, CE, and IEC standards and proactively surfacing cross-cutting compliance considerations.
- Plan and execute EMC testing and reliability validation within project scope, interpreting results and driving appropriate design responses.
Requirements
- Solid working knowledge of DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC converter topologies, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and make informed architectural recommendations
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and hands-on hardware bring-up, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and systematic debugging of power electronics circuits
Nice to have
- Experience with high-voltage (>600 V) or high-power (>10 kW) systems in industrial or energy applications
- Experience with motor drives or industrial power conversion
- Hands-on experience with HIL platforms, Typhoon HIL, Simulation proficiency in Simulink, LTspice, PSIM, PLECS, or similar tools
- Prior experience in an early-stage or start-up product development environment
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
Skills
- Occasional travel (estimated Working at Tempo
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $125,000 + equity + benefits.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training.
- Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.
Company info
- You professionally say what you mean, lead with empathy, use tact, ask when you're unsure, and keep the people around you informed without being asked.
- At a company our size, communication gaps are expensive, and good communicators add to success and efficiency!
Equal opportunity
- Tempo is an equal opportunity employer.
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