Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company building advanced power systems for military and aviation applications. From 30 kW expeditionary generators (Dynamo) to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion (WM2500) and containerized turbogenerators (DenseGen 3750), Wright develops the motors, generators, inverters, and batteries that enable next-generation defense capabilities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Malta, NY, Wright works with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA, ARPA-E, FAA, and major aerospace primes. Wright is looking for a Senior Power Electronics Director with 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing power converters for electric motor drives. This position will play a key role in the research, design, and development of aerospace and defense power systems. This is a stable, rapidly growing company with a well-known brand for the electric aircraft industry. In this role, you will lead a team that designs, develops, and tests low and medium voltage power converters and inverters. You must be familiar with power electronics hardware and software, including wide bandgap semiconductor devices, variable frequency motor drives, and common power converter architectures while operating in a multi-disciplinary team including motor developers and power system architects to achieve technical goals. Requirements for this position include:- Minimum 10 years of actual professional power electronics design experience is required- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required; Master of Science is preferred- Experience designing circuits, including using LTSpice, Simulink or similar modeling environments- Experience working with PCB design software such as Altium- Ability to lead a team of Senior Engineers across departments Desired- Experience in motor controls- Previous experience with wide band-gap semiconductors- Experience analyzing and defining inverter requirements- Proficiency in Simulink, Matlab, Python, or other similar programming languages This position requires the ability to obtain access to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD) and other government facilities. Access to the facilities requires a background investigation by the U.S. Government. BenefitsWright offers a competitive benefits package that includes:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage- Life insurance- PTO and paid sick time- Retirement benefits Location:This position is located in the United States in Malta, NY. On-site presence is required. Drug Free Workplace:Wright Electric is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.