Remote Senior Electrical Engineer | U.S. Residents | Design Next-Gen Power Electronics

NorthStar Power Systems is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role supporting U.S. residents. Lead the development of reliable power-conversion systems, mentor engineers, and transform demanding specifications into products that power critical infrastructure. Bring your expertise to a collaborative, results-driven team with the flexibility to work from home across U.S. time zones.

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will own key electrical design activities from concept through production. This work-from-home electrical engineer position is ideal for an analytical leader who enjoys solving complex circuit problems, improving product performance, and partnering with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and validate AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, power stages, protection circuits, and high-frequency components.
• Develop schematics, select components, perform circuit simulations, and review PCB layouts for electrical reliability.
• Create test plans, troubleshoot prototypes, and analyze failure data using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Drive designs through compliance, manufacturing, and lifecycle requirements while maintaining detailed engineering documentation.
• Review junior engineers’ designs, provide technical guidance, and promote best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance performance, cost, efficiency, thermal behavior, and production scalability.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve design, quality, and sourcing issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least 8 years of progressive hardware design experience.
• Proven expertise in power electronics, magnetics, PCB design reviews, electromagnetic compatibility, and hardware validation.
• Strong understanding of safety standards, protection topologies, signal integrity, and manufacturing test methods.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as LTspice, OrCAD, Altium Designer, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products for industrial, energy, medical, or infrastructure applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IEC standards, UL requirements, or FDA design controls.
• Experience leading design reviews, technical risk assessments, and new-product introductions.

Salary Range

The estimated salary for this remote Senior Electrical Engineer position is $135,000-$175,000 USD per year, depending on experience, location, and specialized expertise. Compensation may also include an annual performance bonus and equity, reflecting NorthStar Power Systems’ commitment to competitive rewards.

Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexible scheduling within U.S. time zones
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Annual home-office and technology stipend
• Professional development, conference, and certification support
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and clear advancement opportunities

Why Join NorthStar Power Systems?

NorthStar Power Systems develops efficient, dependable energy technologies for customers that cannot afford failure. This role offers meaningful technical ownership, exposure to advanced engineering challenges, and the autonomy to make a lasting impact without compromising work-life balance.

Remote Work Environment

This is a 100% remote electrical engineering job for qualified U.S. residents. Candidates must maintain a suitable home workspace and be available for scheduled collaboration with distributed teams. NorthStar Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and innovative workplace.