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Sterling Engineering

Principal System Engineer - (DC/DC Converters)

san jose, CA

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Job description

Compensation: $180,000–$210,000 base salary + 15% annual bonus

Reports to: Director of Global Applications Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Power Electronics Division. This is a senior, customer-facing, pre-sales focused role for a highly experienced power electronics technologist. The position serves as a trusted technical advisor to some of the world’s most advanced technology companies, partnering closely with customers and internal engineering teams to shape next-generation power system solutions.

This role is highly conceptual and systems-oriented. There is no lab or hands-on testing component. Success in this position requires deep expertise in DC-DC converters and low-voltage buck conversion products, strong customer communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into innovative, scalable architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a senior technical authority supporting pre-sales and customer engagements across major West Coast accounts

Partner closely with leading customers to understand system-level requirements and propose advanced power solutions

Serve as a technical bridge between customers, applications engineering, product management, and design engineering teams

Lead system-level architecture discussions involving low-voltage DC-DC converters and voltage conversion (Buck Conversion) power units.

Support strategic accounts, including hyperscale and advanced technology customers

Influence product direction by providing customer-driven technical insights to internal stakeholders

Deliver high-impact technical presentations, solution reviews, and executive-level discussions

Travel regularly to customer sites along the West Coast, primarily in San Jose and Seattle

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)

In-depth knowledge of Low-Voltage DC-DC converters and Buck Converter technology (Subject Matter Expert)

Background in applications engineering, field applications engineering, or systems engineering

Proven experience in customer-facing, pre-sales, or technical advisory roles

Strong system-level thinking with the ability to evaluate tradeoffs and design custom solutions

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both deeply technical teams and senior customer stakeholders

Experience supporting large, sophisticated customers in data center, cloud, or advanced computing environments

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Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95199, US

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