Vicor is the leader in high-performance power modules, enabling customer innovation with easy-to-deploy modular power system solutions for power delivery networks that provide the highest density and efficiency from source to point-of-load. We continuously advance the density, efficiency and power delivery capabilities of our power modules by staying on the forefront of distribution architectures, conversion topologies and packaging technology. Vicor serves customers in enterprise and high-performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, robotics, UAVs, vehicles and transportation, satellites, and aerospace and defense.Job SummaryThe Sr. Product Development Engineer is directly responsible for the development of new power components which includes definition, system verification testing and direct customer support as well as development of product datasheets, application notes, demonstration boards, reference designs, simulation models and expert tools. This individual is also a key contributor to the qualification of new power systems. They will collaborate directly with key customers and industry leaders in defining and architecting industry leading power conversion solutions. Job DescriptionDesign of printed circuit boards for system testing, customer reference designs and product characterizationDesigning, simulating, prototyping, and testing circuitry and systems using Vicor power componentsDeveloping reference designs and EMI filters to meet requirements in automotive, datacenter, and military marketsVerifying new power component functionality and performance at a system levelEvaluating and characterizing new products in support of datasheet developmentCreating Datasheets, Application Notes, training material and other product documentation for customers and Field Applications EngineersWorking independently and with other members of the team on various projects involving Vicor Power Components.Development of tools for enabling customers to architect, simulate, and configure power systemsTroubleshooting, optimizing and supporting customer systemsSupporting corporate New Product Introduction (NPI) effortsWriting complete specifications and working closely with other organizations to insure that new products meet customer and market requirements Education / QualificationsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, MSEE a plus5+ experience in power electronics design and/or applicationsExperience designing AC-DC, DC-DC power supplies, or designing with AC-DC or DC-DC power componentsExcellent understanding of analog design and an analytical approach to engineeringExperience simulating power systems a strong plusComfortable with lab equipment used in the characterization and design of power supplies and systems (oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, EMI analyzers, loads, sources, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting at a technical levelUnderstanding of feedback and control systems, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), digital design, and simulation tools is a plusFamiliarity with simulation and PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence Power DC, Simplis/Simetrix, PSPICE)Ability to manage projects and work with other departments to meet deadlines and communicate critical design goalsExperience with PCB layout and EMI filter designExperience with VR specifications and system design for GPU/CPU core or Memory a plusWillingness to learn and adopt the use of software tools in support of job function required
