System Architect for High Power Applications

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Position Overview:

Analog Devices Advanced Physical Technology Group (APT) is seeking a System Architect for High Power Applications to drive innovation in next-generation high-power FETs and systems for the rapidly growing data center and energy power market. This role focuses on developing power system designs, application circuits and system modules utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices.

We are looking for a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in GaN and SiC based power electronics and 15 years of relevant industry experience in data center, energy, or similar high-performance infrastructure applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize application circuits for high-voltage, high-power converters using GaN and SiC switches.
• Design and evaluate demo boards and reference designs for new power products.
• Perform rigorous product evaluations and testing to ensure performance and reliability.
• Create design tools, simulation models, and circuit blocks to support internal and customer design efforts.
• Contribute to technical documentation, white papers, and application notes.
• Deliver presentations and technical training for internal teams and customers.
• Collaborate with design, systems, marketing, and applications engineering teams to bring differentiated power solutions to market.

Required Skills and Experience:

• MSEE or Ph.D. in power electronics or related electrical engineering field.
• 10 years of industry experience in high-voltage GaN and SiC FET product design and applications, specifically for data center and energy high-performance power systems.
• Strong background in switching power supply design, analog circuits, and power conversion topologies (DC/DC and AC/DC).
• Deep knowledge of power electronics systems, driver and digital controller design.
• Hands-on expertise with lab instrumentation for high-power testing.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including experience with application notes and customer support.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in digital controller coding (DSPs, MCUs, or FPGAs) for power electronics.
• Prior work on reference designs for enterprise data center power systems.
• Experience with GaN reliability analysis, gate drive optimization, and thermal/EMI challenges.
• Published technical papers or issued patents in power electronics.

Why Join Analog Devices:

• Work on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of data center power infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a world-class GaN/SiC design team in a fast-moving and innovative environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art labs and design tools.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.