HV Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Concord, NC
Company: GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU)

Drive the Future of Formula 1 Hybrid Performance at GM PPU! As a High Voltage Power Electronics Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership for the design and validation of inverter systems powering our high-speed electric machines. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of specialists across controls, energy storage, and motor design, all working at the leading edge of motorsport electrification.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of high-voltage inverter hardware for advanced hybrid power units, from concept through track deployment.
Develop detailed electrical, mechanical, and thermal specifications for inverter subsystems, ensuring compliance with FIA regulations and internal safety standards.
Perform analytical and finite element simulations of switching behavior, losses, and device stress using tools (MATLAB/Simulink / LTSpice / PLECs / PSIM).
Collaborate with control, thermal, and mechanical teams to optimize inverter performance under race-duty transient conditions.
Support trackside and dyno testing activities, including data analysis, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement of HV system robustness.
Engage suppliers for semiconductor, capacitor, and busbar technologies, driving technical alignment and component innovation.
Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and lessons-learned capture within a rigorous configuration management process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline.
5+ years of relevant experience in high-voltage inverter or converter design, ideally within automotive, motorsport, or aerospace applications.
Expertise in SiC and IGBT-based power stages, gate driver topologies, and protection circuitry.
Proficiency in motor control strategies (FOC, SVM) and their hardware implementation.
Knowledge of component characterization for performance and reliability
Experience analyzing and designing for inverter fault scenarios
Strong understanding of designing for EMC compliance, insulation coordination, and safety standards for high-voltage systems (ISO 6469, IEC 60664, etc.).
Experience with optimizing high current PCB layouts to mitigate EMI and minimize parasitics
Understanding of magnetics, specifically inductors and transformers and their role in converter and inverter systems.
Hands-on experience with prototype validation, HV lab testing, and instrumentation for dynamic electrical characterization.

Desirable Skills

Exposure to motorsport or high-performance EV inverter architectures.
Familiarity with DC-DC converter integration, power distribution, and packaging for high power density.
Experience with thermal management, SiC device characterization, or resonant/soft-switching techniques.
Knowledge of system-level integration across MGU-K, battery, and control unit domains.

Personal Attributes

Analytically rigorous, with a systems-level understanding of hybrid powertrains.
Self-motivated and proactive in cross-discipline technical problem solving.
Confident communicator who thrives in high-pressure team environments.
Driven by precision, performance, and the pursuit of competitive advantage.

Drive the Future of Motorsport with GM PPU!
At GM PPU, we’re not just building power units — we’re shaping the future of Formula 1 technology. Our culture of collaboration fuels creativity and innovation, empowering you to make a real impact on the track. Every idea counts, every breakthrough matters, and every team member contributes to our competitive edge.

If you’re passionate about revolutionizing electric motor technology and ready to help us push the limits of performance, this is your chance to join a high-energy, cutting-edge team on a mission to dominate the grid. Your journey to F1 starts here! Apply today and become part of something extraordinary.

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