Lead Power Electronics Engineer

IC Resources; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to head exciting R&D projects in aerospace and automotive sectors. This hybrid role combines technical leadership and innovative design opportunities without the pressure of tight deadlines, ideal for passionate engineers looking to make a significant impact in electrification.

Benefits

10% pension

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial power electronics.
• Hands-on expertise with multilevel inverter topologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards like DO254 or DO160.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across several R&D programmes.
• Support engineering teams and influence design direction.
• Lead projects in high-power SiC-based systems and EV propulsion.

Skills

Power electronics

High-voltage systems

Wide-bandgap materials

Leadership

Job description

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Location: Hybrid – South Wales

Salary: Up to £80,000 + 10% pension + private medical

An opportunity has opened for a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to join a UK-based innovation centre delivering cutting-edge R&D in compound semiconductor and power electronic technologies. This role offers a rare chance for a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead projects across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, driving forward the next generation of electrification.

As Principal Power Electronics Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across several R&D programmes, support engineering teams, and influence both design direction and long-term strategy. Projects span high-power SiC-based systems (100kW–2MW), EV propulsion, and aerospace auxiliary power applications.

Ideal Candidates Will Bring

Strong experience in power electronics, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or industrial domains

Hands-on expertise with high-voltage systems, multilevel inverter topologies, and wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN)

Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO254 or DO160

A proactive mindset and the ability to lead technically and mentor others

Why apply?

The organisation is entering a significant growth phase, with large-scale projects launching and new design facilities under development. This is a great chance to work in a high-impact R&D environment that sits between fundamental innovation and practical application, without the pressure of product deadlines.

If you’re interested in the position of Principal Power Electronics Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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