Power Electronic Engineer - IL

Description We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Power Electronics Engineer to join our Hardware team. In this role, you will design and develop power electronics hardware for inverter-based systems and take ownership throughout the product lifecycle from architecture and design through validation, industrialization, and mass production. This role is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys being close to the hardware, solving complex technical problems, and working across disciplines to turn designs into reliable, manufacturable products. Hands on experience with inverter design is essential. Experience in automotive applications and Altium Designer is an advantage.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on hardware design experience, with a strong background in power electronics. B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience designing and developing power inverter systems, such as motor drives, DC/AC, DC/DC, or other high-power conversion systems. Strong knowledge of power conversion topologies and power semiconductor technologies such as MOSFET, IGBT, GaN, and SiC. Practical experience with gate drivers, current sensing, protection circuits, and power-stage design. Good understanding of EMC/EMI and thermal considerations in power electronics design. Experience taking hardware products from prototype through validation, industrialization, and mass production. Experience working with contract manufacturers during NPI and production ramp-up. Strong hands-on lab skills, including hardware bring-up, debugging, measurements, and basic soldering. Fluent English.

About us

IRP Systems is an Israeli deep-tech company at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) power electronics. We design and manufacture advanced semiconductor based power conversion systems our proprietary In-Reactor Processing (IRP) technology enables ultra-efficient, compact, and scalable charging and conversion solutions for the EV industry. With R&D in Israel, manufacturing operations in Bangalore (India), and a European hub in Barcelona's Zona Franca, IRP Systems operates across three continents in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where speed, precision, and ownership culture define how we work.

You’ll be responsible for the following

Skills and Qualifications:

Advantages Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design. Experience with high-voltage and/or high-power systems. Experience in automotive, electric mobility, or aerospace applications. Familiarity with functional safety and relevant industry standards. Experience with simulation tools such as LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar. Experience with environmental, reliability, and compliance testing.

What we offer