Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering complex power electronic solutions that support electrification and low carbon strategies. You will take ownership of projects from concept through design to testing and commissioning, working within a collaborative team environment. This role offers excellent development opportunities and the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and remote work while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Employee Support

Discounts

Flexible Working Model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development.
• Knowledge of multi-converter systems and electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal power electronic solutions aligned with system requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Power Electronics Development

AC/DC Conversion

DC/AC Conversion

DC/DC Conversion

Solid-State Power Controllers

Time Management

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Modeling and Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Description

Power Electronics Engineer

Full time

Locations: Derby / Bristol / Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join Rolls-Royce.

In this role, the successful candidate will work within a wider power electronics team to deliver innovative power electronic solutions supporting Rolls-Royce's electrification and low carbon strategies. The role involves delivering complex power electronic conversion systems that manage electrical power for various applications, ranging from 10s of kW to 1MW. The candidate will take full ownership of solutions from concept through design to testing and commissioning.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability. We foster progress by powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide.

We are committed to maintaining our tradition of excellence and ingenuity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We offer a caring, inclusive, and innovative environment where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote work, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately three days per week for collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical point of contact for power electronic systems involving AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC conversion, and solid-state power controllers.
• Develop optimal power electronic solutions aligned with electrical system requirements, considering power quality, EMC, and protection aspects.
• Own solutions from concept to installation, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical design aspects.
• Present solutions at design review gates and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovate and improve existing methods, capture intellectual property, and support research activities at university technology centers.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to ensure optimal system solutions and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on latest power electronics technologies, including semiconductor devices and control methods.
• Engage with the global power electronics community to share knowledge and develop standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in power electronic systems development and verification.

• Knowledge of domain plant and platform interfaces, component behavior, and electrical design within multi-converter systems.

• Experience with modeling and simulation tools for power electronic systems.

• PCB design experience using Altium and/or Cadence is advantageous.

• Degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.

• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize in high-pressure environments.

• Ability to research and seek solutions externally, including from suppliers and universities.

• Capability to train and develop team members and deliver training materials.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.