Director of Product Engineering – Power & Data Center Solutions

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. The Director of Product Engineering will lead the technical architecture, development, and productization of next-generation power solutions, focusing on 800VDC distribution and advanced data center power architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead system-level architecture for next-generation power solutions, with emphasis on 800VDC distribution and MV-to-chip strategies
• Establish technical direction across power conversion, energy storage, protection systems, and distribution topologies
• Drive architectural decisions balancing performance, scalability, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
• Develop reference architectures and design frameworks for standardization across product lines
• Lead the technical productization of new architectures into scalable, manufacturable product offerings
• Translate advanced engineering concepts into structured designs, specifications, and production-ready systems
• Partner with Product Management to align technical development with roadmap and market needs
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for reliability (DFR), and cost optimization initiatives
• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring readiness across operations and supply chain
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify key technology partners across power conversion, batteries, controls, and protection systems
• Lead technical collaboration with partners to integrate enabling technologies into system architectures
• Co-develop and validate solutions through joint engineering, testing, and deployment initiatives
• Establish long-term technical partnerships aligned with strategic innovation priorities
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new architectures in pilot and production environments
• Define and execute validation, testing, and performance benchmarking strategies
• Ensure solutions meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements in real-world applications
• Capture field learnings to continuously refine architecture and product design
• Engage directly with customers, hyperscalers, consultants, and partners to validate technical solutions
• Support technical positioning in strategic pursuits and innovation-driven opportunities
• Translate customer requirements into engineering inputs and system-level design decisions
• Serve as a technical thought leader representing MCG in industry forums and engagements
• Drive engineering standardization across architectures, design practices, and documentation
• Establish design guidelines, reference models, and reusable frameworks
• Elevate engineering competency in emerging technologies (DC architectures, solid-state systems, energy storage)
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Ensure all solutions comply with relevant codes and standards (NEC, UL, NFPA, ANSI, etc.)
• Guide design decisions to meet evolving regulatory requirements for new power architectures
• Interface with certification bodies and support product approvals

Requirements:

• 15+ years of engineering design experience in power systems, electrical infrastructure, or data center environments
• Deep expertise in power conversion technologies (AC/DC, DC/DC), energy storage systems, and system-level architectures
• Strong understanding of data center electrical topologies, including MV/LV and emerging DC architectures
• Proven experience leading complex engineering programs from concept through deployment
• Experience working with external partners, suppliers, and technology ecosystems
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer, partner, and manufacturing engagement
• Direct experience with 800VDC or HVDC architectures in data centers or industrial applications
• Background in solid-state power conversion (SSTs, AFE, advanced converters)
• Experience integrating battery systems or energy storage into power architectures
• Familiarity with modular or prefabricated power systems (eHouses, skids, integrated solutions)
• Engineering leadership experience in innovation-driven or high-growth environments
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field