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Power Electronics / Electrical Systems Engineer

Lucid Bots
Location
Charlotte, NC
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience shipping multiple electronics products to production
  • Proven experience designing power electronics in the multi-kilowatt range, including DC-DC converter design
  • Working knowledge of high-voltage DC systems, conductor sizing, and thermal management
  • Experience integrating power systems with three-phase motor drives and ESCs
  • Familiarity with electrical safety standards, grounding design, and protection design
Nice to have
  • Experience with tethered drones, UAV power systems, or long-cable power delivery
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC design and mitigation
  • Hands-on prototyping, bring-up, and bench validation of power hardware
  • Background in EV motor controller design or high-voltage DC power routing
What the job really is

As a Power Electronics / Electrical Systems Engineer at Lucid Bots, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of the power tether system for drones, ensuring reliable power delivery from the ground to the drone. This role involves end-to-end ownership, from designing high-voltage DC power transmission architecture to integrating power systems with drone components, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to bring innovative hardware solutions to market.

Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 3% retirement match
  • 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
  • 3 sick days
  • 11 paid holidays, with 3 of those being floating holidays
  • Employee stock option plan
Things to weigh
  • The role requires hands-on work and collaboration in a hybrid environment, which may not suit those preferring remote work.
  • The emphasis on video applications suggests a unique hiring process that may not appeal to all candidates.
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