Power Electronics Engineer – Air Combat Systems

Are you interested in creating mission critical software to support our warfighter? Do you want to work on a team developing new and emerging technologies? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If this is the kind of person you are, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team! We are looking to add a mid-level electrical engineer to our team.

Please Note: Must have eligibility to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship typically required)

Who is DS2?

DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoW, federal, and commercial clients. We are committed to teamwork, a clear focus on the customer, and a belief that hiring talented individuals is essential to achieving our vision of being “Engineered to Exceed Expectations”.

Every day, DS2 engineers meet our client's needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology-driven solutions. You can expect to work with a team of committed engineers that lives our core values in an environment where working hard is important and playing hard is just as important.

Please Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Responsibilities — What you’ll do:

• Design and develop low-noise multi-rail power distribution networks (PDNs) and power conditioning circuits for aerospace or defense systems.
• Build electrical and power interfaces that align with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) guidelines to allow easy component swapping and future upgrades.
• Optimize power electronics layouts to meet strict Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints common in airborne or mobile platforms.
• Ensure all power designs comply with defense standards such as MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power quality) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC controls).
• Use EDA tools to simulate power integrity, thermal performance, and signal integrity for multi-layer Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
• Author test plans and execute hardware verification in laboratory environments, ensuring ruggedness under harsh environmental conditions.

Required Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Has 6-10 years of experience in hardware design, power electronics, and electrical system integration within the defense or aerospace sectors
• Has hands-on experience with DC-DC/AC-DC converter topologies, switching regulators, rigid-flex PCB layout, and filtering circuits.
• Has basic familiarity with open architecture frameworks or modular engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications — Bonus points if you:

• Can demonstrate practical experience implementing specific open standards such as WOSA, SOSA, FACE, or OpenVPX
• Have experience designing power architectures for high-speed processors, FPGAs, RF subsystems, or telemetry units
• Can demonstrate proficiency with tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, LTspice, or Ansys/SIwave for power analysis
• Have specific knowledge of aerospace-grade power sources, such as specialized batteries (lithium-ion, thermal batteries) or supercapacitors
• Have hands-on proficiency in industry-standard programs like AutoCAD, Revit, or MATLAB
• Can Demonstrate experience troubleshooting hardware, utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering equipment
• Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: C#, C++, Python

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work hours
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Educational and growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
  • Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
  • Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
• Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties

Employment for this position may be contingent upon the award and receipt of a contract or modification

Standard HR Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.