Principal Engineer - Power Electronics (E&E)

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC’s ADVANCED CONCEPTS unit seeks a senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead design, modeling, and validation of high-performance power systems. You will drive topology selection, control strategies, and integration with motor drives in complex electromechanical platforms.

The role emphasizes thermal management, EMC compliance, and rapid prototyping using Altium, MATLAB/Simulink, and LTspice. This is a high-responsibility, impact-focused position in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or related field; PhD a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, system integration, and validation for high-performance systems.
• Proven expertise in designing and optimizing converters, inverters, and motor drive systems.
• Experience with modeling, simulation and verification of power electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC, thermal management, and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical roadmaps for power electronics and hardware design.
• Provide strategic direction for integrating simulation tools, circuit design, and prototyping workflows.
• Lead the design and optimization of DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives for high-efficiency applications.
• Drive advanced topologies for energy management and compact designs.
• Oversee circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer.
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice to model and analyze system behaviors.
• Lead prototyping and validation of power systems including HIL tests.
• Oversee machine design projects integrating power electronics with motors and sensors.
• Ensure cohesive operation of hardware, software, and control algorithms in electromechanical systems.

Skills

Power Electronics Design

Modeling & Simulation Tools

Circuit & PCB Design

Control Systems

Thermal & EMI/EMC Management

Semiconductor Technologies

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Power Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PLECS

Job description

Date: 6 Aug 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

• 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).

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. Advanced certifications or a PhD in Power Electronics is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, system integration, and validation, with a focus on high-performance systems.
• 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