Principal Systems Engineer
Sterling Engineering, Inc. • San Jose, California • Posted July 21, 2026
Position Overview
Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Compensation: $180,000–$205,000 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 power systems, strong customer communication skills, a...