Principal Applications Engineer

The role

You will lead applications engineering for next-generation vertical GaN power devices. You will define the applications roadmap, own technical relationships with strategic accounts, and mentor applications engineers.

What you will do

• Define and own the applications engineering roadmap
• Set technical direction and standards for applications work
• Mentor and develop applications engineers
• Own technical relationships with strategic accounts
• Identify new applications and customer opportunities
• Architect and own SPICE and/or PLECS simulation workflows
• Define and lead evaluation boards, demo boards and reference designs
• Lead system-level bench testing and debug
• Define system-level characterization methodology for fast-switching WBG devices
• Own the technical content program

Required qualifications

• 10+ years in applications engineering supporting power semiconductor customers, or in developing or working with a variety of power converters
• Demonstrated technical leadership
• Proven bench characterization experience with high-voltage, high-current wide bandgap devices
• Strong understanding of high-frequency power converter design
• Deep familiarity applying SiC and GaN devices in real converters
• Proficiency with SPICE and/or PLECS
• Experience with parasitic-aware layout and EMI-aware design practices
• Strong technical communication
• M.S. or Ph.D. in EE (Power Electronics) or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience delivering reference designs or complete converter hardware
• experience building or leading an applications engineering team
• a record of conference papers, application notes or industry presentations

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in our stock option program

About the company

Vertical Semiconductor is a venture-backed MIT spin-out leading the development of vertical gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors.