Principal Engineer – Power Electronics

Darwin Recruitment; Nürnberg; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Engineer in Power Electronics to drive next-generation power delivery for high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, data centres and telecom systems.

You will lead R&D on BMP, PSiP, and VRM technologies, shape roadmaps for advanced processors, and publish findings while mentoring junior engineers. This senior role emphasizes systemic power architectures and cross-institutional collaboration across Europe.

Qualifications

• PhD in Power Electronics or closely related discipline with postdoctoral R&D experience (minimum two years).
• Alternative MSc with 10+ years of advanced R&D in computing power delivery at a leading organization or research institute.
• Strong publication record in venues such as IEEE, APEC or PCIM, or widely adopted open-source projects.
• Proven R&D experience in high-frequency, high-efficiency, high-current-density power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for R&D projects involving BMP, PSiP and VRM technologies.
• Develop roadmaps for power management and power delivery in HPC and processor applications.
• Identify and develop solutions for DC-DC converter topologies, control strategies, magnetics, semiconductors and packaging.
• Propose system-level power management concepts and architectures for CPUs, GPUs, ASICs and other platforms.
• Evaluate feasibility and performance of emerging power conversion technologies and architectures.
• Produce technical insight reports, patents and publications in power electronics and computing power delivery.
• Establish collaborations with leading industrial organizations, research institutes and universities across Europe.
• Represent the organization at technical conferences, workshops and industry events.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Leadership

R&D Strategy

Power Electronics

Education

PhD in Power Electronics

MSc + 10+ years R&D experience

Job description

Principal Engineer - Power Electronics for Computing Systems

Location: Europe
Level: Principal Engineer

About the Opportunity

An established global technology organisation is seeking a Principal Engineer in Power Electronics to advance next-generation power delivery solutions for high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, data centres and telecommunications systems.

This is a senior technical R&D role focused on developing innovative, high-efficiency and high-power-density solutions for advanced processors, including CPUs, GPUs, ASICs and AI accelerators. The successful candidate will contribute to technology strategy, explore emerging power architectures and help shape the next generation of computing power management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for R&D projects involving next-generation board-mounted power (BMP), power supply in package (PSiP) and voltage regulator module (VRM) technologies.

• Develop technology roadmaps for power management and power delivery in high-performance computing and advanced processor applications.

• Identify and develop innovative solutions to challenges in DC-DC converter topologies, control strategies, magnetics, semiconductor technologies and packaging.

• Propose new system-level power management concepts and power architectures for CPUs, GPUs, ASICs and other advanced computing platforms.

• Evaluate the feasibility and performance of emerging power conversion technologies and architectures.

• Produce technical insight reports, patents and scientific publications in power electronics and computing power delivery.

• Establish and maintain collaborations with leading industrial organisations, research institutes and universities across Europe.

• Represent the organisation at technical conferences, workshops and industry events.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Key Requirements

• PhD in Power Electronics or a closely related discipline, with at least two years of postdoctoral R&D experience.

• Alternatively, an MSc combined with 10+ years of advanced R&D experience in computing power delivery at a leading industrial organisation or research institute.

• A strong technical portfolio demonstrated through granted patents, peer-reviewed publications in recognised venues such as IEEE, APEC or PCIM, or widely adopted open-source projects.

• Proven R&D experience in high-frequency, high-efficiency and high-current-density power delivery solutions.

• Deep expertise in power supply design and architecture, including converter topologies, control, magnetics, semiconductors and packaging.

• Understanding of the power delivery requirements, emerging technologies and roadmaps associated with advanced processors and high-performance computing systems.

• Excellent technical communication, documentation and presentation skills.

• Professional fluency in English.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an accomplished power electronics specialist with a strong research and innovation background and a passion for solving complex power delivery challenges. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies, influence long-term technical roadmaps and collaborate across industry and academia.

You are motivated by the opportunity to develop technologies that enable more powerful, efficient and scalable computing systems.

The Opportunity

• Work on advanced power technologies supporting next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.

• Influence technical roadmaps and contribute to cutting-edge R&D.

• Build collaborations with leading research institutions and industry experts.

• Contribute to patents, scientific publications and technological innovation.

• Mentor engineers and help shape future power electronics solutions.