System Architect (Power) Electronics

Are you enthusiastic about working on the next (re)evolution occurring in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics? And are you passionate about programming, creative problem solving, learning, collaborating and have a maker attitude?

Join us on our mission!

Summary

Working at Lightyear is a unique experience. You get the opportunity to work for a company with a pure and meaningful mission. A mission that will make a positive and lasting impact on future generations.

What will you do as a System Architect (Power) Electronics

As a System Architect Power Electronics, you will become part of the engineering team at Lightyear. In this role, you will help grow the electronics department and lead the power electronics development within the company. You will work closely together with the Software, Test & Simulations, Applications, and Commercial/Sales teams to balance both current market demands and shape the roadmap for further development and products.

You are responsible for all electronics development, which includes mainly power converters, but also telematics and control devices. Your goal is to architect and develop the electronics system in such a way as to maximize the performance (cost/efficiency) of the overall solar system and ensure modularity for different vehicle platforms and solar panel sizes.

• You will lead the development of all electronics, in particular the maximum power point tracking power converters
• Maintain the roadmap for electronics development
• Build and lead electronics development team from scratch
• Architect the conversion and control systems, based on your vision, market trends and input from the application and sales teams
• Architect the new cutting edge power converters (multi-level, GaN based), including conversion efficiency modeling, key component selection etc.
• Arrange and review the detailed design of the electronic components

A day as a System Architect (Power) Electronics

After the standup with the team in the morning you start with some simulations for the new multiport converter concept, to prepare for the brainstorm session you have organized in the afternoon to discuss modularity for varying panel sizes and integration with different OEM platforms. You will round out the morning with some interviews for new candidates on your team, a conversation with the sales and commercial teams, or engage in a strategy session with the management.

After having lunch with the team you still have some time left to review the PCB design for the Telematics Control Unit that you commissioned at a supplier. The brainstorm gives some interesting new ideas, so you spend the rest of your time to write an invention disclosure and doing some calculations to check if the concept will work.

What do we expect from a System Architect (Power) Electronics?

In order to succeed in the dynamic world of Lightyear; pro-activity, professionalism, communication and adaptability are crucial. We are looking for someone with an ambitious attitude who learns from the past but who is especially open to transforming new developments or ideas into the ‘tried and tested’ of the future! You thrive on working team based, but working independently should come naturally to you. You are flexible and can work under pressure and you are not afraid of failing along the way. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with:

• A Master’s Degree or PhD (Power electronics, or similar);
• 5 years of relevant experience in a similar or at least (closely) related role;
• Experience with leading a small team

• Excellent people skills and a desire to be part of a dynamic and talented multi-disciplinary team

• Good overview of the current trends in the field of power electronics
• Familiarity with PV system, distributed maximum power point tracking is a big plus
• Familiarity with high and low voltage electric vehicle systems
• Experience with high efficient power converter design
• Good knowledge and understanding of GaN FETs
• Good understanding of EMI
• Familiarity with the following standards is a plus: UNECE R10, R98, R100, CISPR 25 and IEC 60664
• Software that you will be using, familiarity with most of them is required:

• Matlab / Simulink
• Plecs
• Spice
• Altium Designer
• FEM(M)

• Proficiency with basic electronics tools (Oscilloscopes, Vector Network analyzers, Signal Generators etc.).
• Familiar with schematic capture and power converter circuit simulation tools.

What can you expect from Lightyear?

In addition to a challenging role we also offer:

• A high degree of freedom and independence in your role
• A role within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly motivated, inquisitive and talented people with a broad diversity of experience
• Participation in a good pension scheme
• 40 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hour contract)
• A commitment to your personal career development and goals

About Lightyear

Lightyear is an innovative and progressive scale-up with one mission: clean mobility for everyone, everywhere.

Lightyear is an international leader in innovations for a future of sustainable transportation. In order to accelerate the transition towards a truly sustainable solution for mobility, we are focused on improving the efficiency and autonomy of new energy vehicles, including solar mobility charging systems.

At Lightyear, we all strive for the same goal. We have a team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds; all working tirelessly towards clean mobility for everyone, everywhere. We’re proud of our culture and live up to our core values: be bold, deliver quality, innovate with integrity, and serve your world. Our shared vision is what unites and drives us.