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CYNET SYSTEMS

ATE Consultant

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

Knowledge of elevator electronics, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial power systems. * Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering certifications preferred. Benefits Our Benefits ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Systems Engineer

Bethel, CT · Hybrid

Job Summary The Principal Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical authority and leadership for the design and development of complex power electronics systems. This role involves ...

Skylimit Systems

Electrical Engineer

Granby, CT

$85K - $110K/yr

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the development, testing, and support of high ... Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic systems * Support products ...

Compunnel

Electrical Engineer III

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

Electrical Engineer III JOB SUMMARY Enthusiastic, innovative, hands-on and result oriented ... power electronics (drives), door operators. Test - Design and maintain test process including ...

Leonardo DRS

Systems Engineer II

Bethel, CT · Hybrid

Job Summary The Systems Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design and development of power electronics systems. This role involves reviewing customer specifications and requirements to ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Systems Engineer

Bethel, CT · On-site

Job Summary The Principal Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical authority and leadership for the design and development of complex power electronics systems. This role involves ...

Leonardo DRS

Systems Engineer II

Bethel, CT · On-site

Job Summary The Systems Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design and development of power electronics systems. This role involves reviewing customer specifications and requirements to ...

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How much do power electronics engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for power electronics engineer in Connecticut is $117,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,500.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by power electronics engineers in project development?

Power Electronics Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing thermal constraints, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility, and meeting stringent efficiency targets. Projects may require balancing innovative design solutions with cost and reliability considerations, especially when working on high-power or compact systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and PCB designers, is essential to integrate components seamlessly and troubleshoot issues during prototyping and testing phases.

What does a power electronics engineer do?

As a power electronics engineer, you design and test circuits to use in power electronics systems. In this role, you may develop prototypes, find solutions for known flaws in mechanical designs, and collaborate with other engineers to perform cross-functional tasks when testing designs. You often analyze analog circuitry, work with high-frequency magnetics, and help estimate power losses and overall efficiency as electricity works its way through circuits. Your responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation of all circuit designs. Some details of this job depend on the company you work for and the type of electronics they need.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power electronics engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Electronics Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and power conversion, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation software like MATLAB/Simulink, PCB design tools, and knowledge of industry standards such as IEC or IEEE are highly valuable. Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for excelling in this field. These competencies ensure the development of efficient, reliable power systems and successful collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
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Infographic showing various Power Electronics Engineer job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $117,486 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Contract to Hire $80-$150/hour

Presco Engineering

New Haven, CT • On-site

$80 - $150/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Do you want fast paced, exciting work in a great engineering environment? Presco is a 40-year-old design firm in New Haven, CT building teams for bio-medical electronics, scientific instruments, military power conversion, quantum computers, and a host of other electronic product development cycles.
Prominent technology companies outsource their most difficult design cycles to us. That's because the big firms are highly risk averse. Fearing possible failure, they won't try anything new or difficult, so they outsource the fun work to us. Presco's staff is expanding and we're seeking a senior electronic engineer with some or all of the following capabilities:
• Medium speed impedance controlled digital circuit design and layout. CPU, DDR memory, Flash. SPI, I2C, Ethernet and USB communications.
• Mixed analog/digital design: A/D and D/A converters.
• FPGA design and test bench development in VHDL. Unit delay simulation, synthesis, timing constraints and die routing. Mostly Xilinx and Altera devices.
• On-board power supply design: buck and boost switching supplies, LDOs, power supply entry point filters. Device selection, simulation and layout.
• Analog design: small signal amplifiers, sensor front end, A/D drivers. Typically low to medium bandwidth. Noise analysis, Spice simulation, device selection.
Requirements
Ideal Capabilities
  • Electrical Engineering degree with 10+ years' experience
  • High speed digital and low noise analog design experience
  • FPGA Design
  • Power electronics experience
  • Familiar with schematic capture and layout
  • BOM & ECO management experience
  • SPICE, Altium and MathWorks

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Hybrid Work Schedule

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