Cisco Front End Power Systems Architect 

United States, Oregon 

717279567

The Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Define system-level power architectures, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Optimize power consumption at the system level, balancing performance, thermal, and energy efficiency trade-offs.
• Work with multi-functional teams to define power supply requirements based on system needs.
• Design and develop power supply units (AC-DC, DC-DC converters, linear and switching power supplies).
• Collaborate with PCB, mechanical, and thermal engineers to integrate power solutions into products.
• Perform circuit design, simulation, power electronics components, and systems validation.
• Select and specify power components, including VRMs, DC-DC converters, batteries, and power management ICs (PMICs).
• Work with firmware and software teams to implement dynamic power management strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve power-related issues in prototypes and production systems.
• Document designs, test procedures, and validation reports for production and future development.
• Drive innovation in power delivery, exploring emerging trends such as AI-driven power optimization, digital power control, and energy harvesting.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in power system design, electronics, and architecture.
• Experience in power management, power conversion, and distribution strategies.
• Experience with power simulation and analysis tools (SPICE, MATLAB).
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers).

• Proficiency in PCB design tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
• Knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) and power-saving techniques.
• Understanding of thermal considerations and their impact on power design.
• Experience with data center/hyper-scaler power architecture
• Knowledge of analog and digital power control (DSP/MCU-based power regulation)
• Experience with FPGA-based power management and control algorithms
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.