Senior Power Design Engineer

  • General Motors
  • Sunnyvale, California
  • Full Time

We are seeking a Senior Power Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power delivery systems for advanced electronics. The role involves designing efficient power architectures, optimizing power supply circuits, and ensuring system reliability across a range of complex hardware products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust power solutions, drive innovation, and support our next-generation technology roadmap.

In-vehicle electronics is a fast-growing technology in the global automotive industry featuring many cutting-edge technologies such as Compute, body and zone controllers, multi-view cameras, Gig+Ethernet, PCIe, digital/analog interfaces and more. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic candidate to become part of a fast-moving team who want to lead the future direction of the automotive industry.

The ECU hardware design teams mission is to ensure our products are designed to target the growing needs of our customers while ensuring robust, well-designed hardware which meets GM specifications and testing requirements from early hardware through the production design. In this role you will be responsible for leading product development and integration activities.

Responsibilities include utilizing engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design high-efficiency power delivery architectures, including DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and power distribution networks (PDNs).

  • Ensure power supply designs meet performance, thermal, and cost targets for advanced hardware systems.

  • Perform detailed power simulations, including load regulation, transient response, efficiency, and thermal performance using tools like SPICE, PLECS, or MATLAB.

  • Analyze power integrity (PI) and optimize designs for stability and minimal electromagnetic interference (EMI).

  • Select power components such as power MOSFETs, inductors, capacitors, and controllers based on system requirements and performance goals.

  • Work with suppliers to source and evaluate new power components for improved efficiency and reliability.

  • Build, test, and validate power delivery systems on prototypes, using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal cameras to ensure they meet design specifications.

  • Diagnose and resolve power-related issues during design, testing, and production phases, addressing failures such as over-temperature, EMI, and voltage regulation faults.

  • Create and maintain power design documentation, including guidelines, specifications, and test protocols.



 Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.

  • Hands on experience with low voltage systems

  • 5+ years of experience in power design, power electronics, or power systems engineering, with a focus on high-performance hardware products .

  • Experience with PCB design and layout

  • Deep understanding of power conversion topologies, including DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and power supply design for high-current, high-power applications.

  • Proficiency with simulation tools like SPICE, PLECS, LTspice, or MATLAB for power system modeling and analysis.

  • Experience with designing, prototyping, and testing power delivery systems, including power supplies, voltage regulators, and power distribution networks.

  • Familiarity with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal cameras for validating power designs.

  • Expertise in component selection, including power MOSFETs, inductors, capacitors, and controllers, ensuring compatibility with system requirements.

  • Strong understanding of power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and thermal management in power systems.

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Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $131,000 - $202,000. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.



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Job ID: 490016389
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025

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