Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, Power Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$169,300–$237,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
59 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, Power Engineer

As a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader - Power Engineer, you will join the Cisco Common Hardware Group to develop high-reliability power supplies and system-level architectures for power distribution platforms. You will architect, design, develop, and qualify power systems, subsystems, and components while collaborating with layout, mechanical, thermal, test, supply chain, manufacturing, and compliance teams. The role involves managing the full product lifecycle for DC-powered equipment, including resolving EMI, EMC, and regulatory compliance issues. Key technical requirements include experience with high-density redundant AC and DC input front-end power supplies, 480V/277V HVAC systems, and 200V-400V HVDC inputs. You will utilize Cadence Schematic and PCB design tools while implementing digital circuit fault detection technologies like solid-state overcurrent protection. The work focuses on Fault Managed Power to redefine how DC power is distributed in buildings and datacenters during the AI era.

What you'll do

  • Develop high-reliability power supplies and system-level power architectures for Cisco distribution platforms.
  • Architect, design, develop, and qualify power systems, subsystems, and components.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from initial definition through manufacturing and shipping to customers.
  • Resolve EMI, EMC, and regulatory compliance issues for power products.
  • Implement digital circuit fault detection and mitigation technologies like solid-state overcurrent protection.
  • Ensure products meet functional safety requirements such as IEC 61508 and safety standards like UL 1400-1.
  • Utilize Cadence Schematic and PCB design tools to create high-density power solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of experience, Master's plus 8 years, or PhD plus 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience as a power design engineer for high-reliability power supplies for DC-powered equipment.
  • Proven experience with all aspects of the power product lifecycle from definition through shipping.
  • Experience resolving EMI, EMC, and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Experience with high-density, redundant AC and DC input front-end power supplies (preferred).
  • Experience with 480V/277V HVAC and 200V-400V HVDC input supplies (preferred).
  • Experience with digital circuit fault detection and mitigation technologies (preferred).
  • Experience meeting Functional Safety requirements like IEC 61508 or product safety standards like IEC 62368 (preferred).

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