Principal Engineer - Power Electronics (E&E)

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Advanced Concepts seeks an accomplished power electronics leader to define roadmaps, drive hardware design, and optimize high-efficiency DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives. You will guide simulation-driven development, prototype validation, and seamless integration with control systems.

The role requires 15+ years in power electronics, hands-on circuit/PCB experience, and leadership across hardware, software, and control teams. UAE-based, on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in power electronics design and system integration.
• Proven experience with high-performance converters and motor drives.
• Experience with PCB design and thermal/EMC considerations.

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.
• Oversee circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer.
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice to model system behavior.
• Lead prototyping, validation, and rapid iteration for system-level requirements.
• Integrate power electronics with motor systems and sensors in electromechanical sets.
• Ensure cohesive operation of hardware, software, and control algorithms.
• Conduct hardware/software testing including HIL and field tests.
• Address EMC, thermal performance, and reliability in larger systems.
• Develop advanced control algorithms including FOC and DTC.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Control systems

Modeling & simulation

PCB design (Altium)

Tech leadership

EMC/EMI management

Thermal management

HIL testing

Motor drives

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

Job description

External Job Description

• 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).

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