Applications Engineer for High Reliability Compute Power

Job Title

Applications Engineer for High Reliability Compute Power

Role Summary

Senior engineer responsible for system-level architecture, product definition, and application support for power management solutions in high-reliability compute applications (satellite, aerospace, defense).

Works with customers, marketing, sales, and field application engineers to drive product development, support design-in activities, and influence product roadmap. Occasional travel (up to 10%).

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically 5–10 years of relevant experience in product definition, system engineering, or applications for high-reliability systems.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include customer support, product promotion, competitive analysis, and new product development and launch.

• Partner with marketing to prepare technical collateral and product materials for field teams and customers.
• Support field applications and customer engineers to design in MPS compute power products; provide remote or on-site debugging and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and communicate competitive landscape and product differentiation.
• Gather and translate customer requirements into product ideas and influence product roadmap.
• Lead development of datasheets and other technical collateral for new product releases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and internal engineering teams throughout product lifecycle.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and hands-on experience for successful performance in this role; additional desirable experience noted separately.

• Must-have: 5–10 years of experience in product definition, system engineering, or applications for high-reliability systems.
• Must-have: Practical experience with PCB design, schematics, and layouts.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience using lab equipment to test and debug power management ICs.
• Must-have: Deep understanding of high-reliability semiconductor component specifications and system-level power delivery for SoCs/CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs.
• Must-have: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to communicate technical value to customers and field teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience specifically with power management ICs for space or satellite SoC power.
• Other: Ability to travel up to 10% for customer or field support.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent education required; equivalent practical experience accepted.

About the Company

Company: Monolithic Power Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is a leading provider of energy-efficient power solutions for various applications, including industrial, telecom, automotive, and consumer sectors. Known for their cutting-edge integrated power semiconductors, MPS emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and creativity, making them one of the fastest-growing companies in the semiconductor industry.