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The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.\n\nAbout the role: As Power Electronics Lead, you will own the complete power conversion architecture - from AC mains or 48V DC bus input through regulated output rails, including the bidirectional charge/discharge path for the integrated solid-state battery pack. You are the chief engineer for the power stage and the technical decision-maker whose topology choices cascade to every other discipline on the team.\n\nWhy this role matters: Your architecture decisions define the entire product. Whether the battery sits in-line or on a sidecar bus, whether you go GaN at 48V or Si at 12V, whether the hold-up transfer is sub-millisecond or requires a brief interruption - every downstream engineer builds on top of your choices. This is a rare opportunity to design a power platform from a blank sheet with a technology (solid-state batteries) that fundamentally changes what's possible at rack level.\nWhat you'll do:\nArchitect the end-to-end power conversion topology (AC-DC front end, intermediate bus, DC-DC output stage, bidirectional battery converter path)\nLead topology trade-off analysis: LLC resonant, phase-shifted full bridge, hybrid approaches, in-line vs. parallel sidecar battery integration\nDesign magnetics (planar transformers, coupled inductors) and select power semiconductors (GaN/SiC FETs, diodes) with thermal derating analysis\nDefine and drive efficiency targets (97%+ titanium-class at rack load) and power density goals within a lOU or 20U shelf envelope\nCollaborate closely with the firmware/embedded engineer on digital control loop implementation (voltage/current mode compensation, loop bandwidth, phase margin)\nWork with the battery systems engineer to define the charge/discharge power path, voltage window, and current limits for solid-state cells\nDesign protection circuits (OCP, OVP, OTP, short-circuit) and define fault response behavior\nBring up and validate prototype power stages on the bench, iterating through bringup, thermal characterization,and efficiency optimization\nInterface with the PCB layout contractor to ensure EMI-conscious layout, proper creepage/clearance,and power plane integrity\nSkills you’ll need:\n10+ years designing multi-kW AC-DC or DC-DC power converters that shipped in volume\nRelevant Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 12+ years of experience or a relevant Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience or a relevant Ph.D. and a minimum of 8+ years\nDeep expertise in at least two converter topologies (LLC, PSFB, DAB, CLLC, or equivalent)\nHands-on magnetics design experience (core selection, winding strategy, loss modeling)\nExperience with digital power control (working with DSP/MCU-based compensators, not just analog)\nTrack record in server PSU, telecom rectifier, EVonboard charger, or comparable high-density power product\nProficiency with simulation tools (PLECS, LTspice, Simplis, PSIM, or equivalent)\nComfortable leading technical direction and mentoring a small cross-functional team\nNice to have:\nGaN or SiC wide-bandgap device design experience\nFamiliarity with 48V or high-voltage DC bus architectures\nExperience with bidirectional power converters (critical for integrated battery path)\nKnowledge of OCP Open Rack/ ORv3 power delivery specs\nPrior exposure to battery charging systems (CC-CV profiles, temperature-dependent rate limits)\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop testing (Typhoon HIL, PLECS RT Box)\nONSITE: This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.\nCompensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $155,300 to $236,900, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, educational background and internal equity. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. 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