Systems and methods are provided for a dual function inrush limiting circuit (ILC). The systems and methods may include a level shift circuit (LSC). The LSC may include a Zener diode, a block diode and a capacitor. The Zener diode being in anti-series with respect to the block diode. The ILC may further include a switch electrically coupled to the LSC, an input terminal and an output terminal. The LSC may be configured to activate the switch such to electrically couple the input terminal to the output terminal. The ILC may include a direct current (DC)-DC converter electrically coupled to the output terminal. The DC-DC converter being electrically coupled to the input terminal when the switch is activated.