Senior Analog & Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

ph3bSenior Analog Power Electronics Hardware Engineer /b /h3 pLocation: Martigny, Switzerland /p h3bCompany Overview: /b /h3 pINAUTALENT is supporting the International Space Federation (ISF), a pioneering RD organization based in Cluses (French Alps), in strengthening its engineering team in Switzerland.br/ISF conducts experimental research at the frontier of physics and advanced engineering, developing high-energy electronic systems to support breakthrough technologies related to gravity-control propulsion and quantum-vacuum energy. The organization works in close collaboration with international academic partners to transform bold scientific concepts into real, testable hardware. /p h3bJob Description: /b /h3 pWe are looking for a talented and hands-on Senior Analog Power Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who loves bringing designs to life on the bench - owning projects from initial concept through to working prototypes. /p pYou will focus on designing, building, and debugging advanced analog and power boards, particularly for power amplification, high-current drive, and impedance-controlled systems in specialized applications, such as driving challenging low-impedance loads across kHz to MHz frequencies. /p pThis role is strongly hands-on and requires a practical mindset, a deep understanding of real-world component behavior, and the ability to contribute to cutting-edge experimental hardware. /p h3bKey Responsibilities: /b /h3 ul liLead full-custom analog and power board development, including: ul lischematics /li lisimulations /li liPCB layout guidance /li liprototyping /li litesting and iterative refinement /li /ul /li liDesign robust power-stage topologies (half-bridge, full-bridge, Class A/AB/D/E, or switched-mode) capable of delivering high currents and managing high voltages safely. /li liApply impedance matching and resonant circuit techniques for efficient power delivery across wide frequency ranges (typically 100 kHz - 100 MHz). /li liTake end-to-end ownership of hardware projects while collaborating with the team on layout, fabrication, and integration as needed. /li liUse laboratory equipment confidently for validation and debugging, including: ul lioscilloscopes with HV/current probes /li lispectrum analyzers /li liVNAs /li liimpedance analyzers /li /ul /li liWork closely with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger systems, ensuring reliability under real-world operating conditions. /li liIterate quickly based on bench results to achieve performance, safety, and manufacturability goals. /li /ul h3bRequired Qualifications: /b /h3 ul liEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field. /li /ul h3bExperience /b /h3 ul li7+ years of hands-on experience in analog/power electronics design (or 5+ years with particularly strong relevant projects). /li liProven track record designing full-custom analog boards, including: ul lipower amplification stages and switched-mode topologies /li litransistors (BJT/MOSFET), diodes, passives, and active components in high-performance circuits /li liimpedance matching networks (L-networks, π-networks, transformers, etc.) between stages and to loads /li /ul /li /ul ul liSolid practical knowledge of passive components, including capacitor dielectrics (X7R vs. C0G/NP0, film, electrolytic), ESR/ESL effects, parasitics, and real-world deviations from datasheet specifications. /li liExperience with high-voltage considerations, including kV-level isolation, gate drivers (opto, bootstrap, transformers), creepage/clearance rules, and safety standards. /li liProficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (KiCad preferred; Altium or equivalents also welcome). /li liComfort using SPICE simulation tools (LTspice, SIMetrix, PSpice) for transient, stability, and matching analysis. /li liStrong hands-on /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr