Senior Power Electronics Engineer

POWERTECH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERTECH in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of advanced power electronic systems for aerospace propulsion. You will work on AC/DC, DC/DC converters, motor drives, and energy management, applying SiC/GaN devices, Altium designs, and MATLAB/Simulink models within a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires 10+ years in power electronics, a strong command of topologies and control methods, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies, PWM, digital control, and embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power converters, inverters, rectifiers and motor drive systems.
• Select components for power semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors and protection devices.
• Develop electrical schematics, PCB layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Design control algorithms for power conversion and motor control.
• Evaluate SiC and GaN power devices for advanced solutions.
• Optimize DC-DC converters, inverters and motor drives for energy management.
• Circuit design and PCB layout in Altium Designer with good signal integrity.
• Model and validate system behavior with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice.

Skills

Power Electronics

PWM Techniques

Digital Control

Embedded Control

GaN/SiC Devices

Motor Drives

Thermal Management

EMC Compliance

HIL Testing

Modeling & Simulation

Education

Electrical Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PLECS

Job description

Job Description:

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Position Summary

Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and optimization of power electronic systems and equipment. This role focuses on power conversion technologies, including AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters, motor drives, power integration, and power systems. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet technical, safety, and customer requirements. Working on next generation advanced power systems technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic converters, inverters, rectifiers, AC/DC, DC/DC converters and motor drive systems.
• Perform component selection and sizing for power semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, and protection devices.
• Develop electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Design control algorithms for power conversion and motor control applications.
• Evaluate and implement emerging power semiconductor technologies such as SiC and GaN devices.
• Design and optimization of advanced DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives, developing novel topologies for energy management, high-performance operation, and compact form factors.
• Circuit design and PCB development in Altium Designer, ensuring signal integrity, thermal performance, and manufacturability.
• Model and validate system behavior using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and LTspice.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s/ MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies and switching devices.
• Experience with PWM techniques, digital control systems, and embedded control platforms.

Core Competencies

• Power Converter Design (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC, DAB, resonant DAB converters)
• Modulation techniques (PWM, AWM, Phase shift modulation)
• Motor Drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in power electronics, electric drives, converters and motor control systems.
• Proven experience with converter/inverter design and advanced control algorithms (Field Oriented Control, Drive Torque Control, trapezoidal control).
• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB layout and design-for-manufacturability.
• Experience with HIL testing, EMC compliance, and thermal system design.