Lead Aircraft Power Electronics Engineer

Eaton; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Tech Specialist - Aircraft Power Electronics to provide senior technical leadership for architecture, design, verification, and certification of safety-critical power electronics systems for high-voltage aircraft power distribution and conversion.

Key applications include HVDC/AC converters, high‑voltage isolation, SiC/GaN devices, and model-based design, with guidance toward certification up to DAL A.

Qualifications

• Degree (typically Master’s) in Electronics Engineering or equivalent with significant industry experience.
• Specialisation in power electronics, motor drives, high-voltage engineering, or aerospace electrical systems preferred.
• Chartered Engineer desirable.
• Postgraduate study or training in power electronics, EMC, high-voltage safety, or safety-critical systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and solve complex engineering problems in HVDC/AC conversion, protection, thermal design, EMC, insulation, and certification risk.
• Lead the power electronics technical strategy and technology roadmap with the Technical Authority.
• Provide leadership and coordination to engineering teams to deliver on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Mentor engineers across technical, product, and lifecycle domains.

Skills

HV power electronics

Power electronics design

High‑voltage engineering

Aerospace electrical systems

Chartered engineer

Education

Master's in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

SPICE

PLECS/PSIM

Thermal/EM modelling

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Tech Specialist - Aircraft Power Electronics to provide senior technical leadership for architecture, design, verification, and certification of safety-critical power electronics systems for high-voltage aircraft power distribution and conversion.

Key applications include HVDC/AC converters, high‑voltage isolation, SiC/GaN devices, and model-based design, with guidance toward certification up to DAL A.