Lead Power Electronics Architect for Advanced Systems

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE’s Advanced Concepts division seeks a senior power electronics leader to define roadmaps, drive high‑efficiency converters and motor drives, and integrate simulation, PCB design, and prototyping into end‑to‑end system development.

You will guide cross‑disciplinary teams, oversee HIL testing and EMC considerations, and ensure reliability of electromechanical systems in demanding applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, system integration, and validation.
• Proven expertise in designing and optimizing converters, inverters, and motor drive systems for complex applications.
• Power Electronics Design
• Modeling and Simulation Tools
• Circuit and PCB Design
• Control Systems
• Thermal and EMI/EMC Management
• Semiconductor Technologies

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical roadmaps for power electronics and hardware design.
• Provide strategic direction for integrating simulation tools, circuit design, and prototyping workflows to drive innovation in system development.
• Lead the design and optimization of advanced DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives for high-efficiency applications.
• Drive advanced topologies tailored for energy management, high-performance devices, and compact designs.
• Oversee circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer, ensuring signal integrity, thermal efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Utilize simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and LTspice to model and analyze system behaviors.
• Lead prototyping efforts, including validation of power systems and rapid iteration to meet system-level requirements.
• Oversee machine design projects, integrating power electronics with motor systems and sensors for seamless operation.
• Ensure cohesive operation of hardware, software, and control algorithms in electromechanical systems.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of hardware and software systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and field testing.
• Oversee the seamless integration of power electronics into larger systems, addressing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), thermal performance, and reliability.
• Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms for electric drives, including trapezoidal control, Field-Oriented Control (FOC), and Direct Torque Control (DTC).

Skills

Power Electronics Design

Control Systems

Thermal and EMI/EMC Management

Semiconductor Technologies

Modeling and Simulation Tools

Circuit and PCB Design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

PCB Design

Job description

EDGE’s Advanced Concepts division seeks a senior power electronics leader to define roadmaps, drive high‑efficiency converters and motor drives, and integrate simulation, PCB design, and prototyping into end‑to‑end system development.

You will guide cross‑disciplinary teams, oversee HIL testing and EMC considerations, and ensure reliability of electromechanical systems in demanding applications.