# Sr. Power Electronics Engineer [Hardware] at Odys Aviation

- Company: Odys Aviation (YC S21)
- What the company does: Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for major airlines. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.odysaviation.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-03-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/odys-aviation/jobs/NFwKROg-sr-power-electronics-engineer-hardware
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/odys-aviation-sr-power-electronics-engineer-hardware/

## About the role

Odys Aviation is pioneering next-generation hybrid-electric aircraft to make sustainable high-speed regional travel a reality. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will be at the core of our powertrain development, designing and optimizing high-voltage inverters, converters, and motor controllers for our UAV (Laila) and eVTOL (Alta) programs.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing high-voltage power electronics
- Deep expertise in SiC MOSFET-based inverter/converter design, gate driver circuitry, and HV system protection
- Strong understanding of PMSM motor control, embedded systems, and fault detection & mitigation
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE for powertrain analysis
- Ability to work independently, meet critical milestones, and drive projects from concept to hardware validation

Tags: Engineering