Lead Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Private health insurance

26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Rugby, UK seeks a senior Lead Power Electronics Engineer to shape the design of megawatt-scale converter systems for marine, energy and industrial applications. You will own technical aspects from specification through validation in a multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes deep technical ownership, rigorous design, modeling, and testing, with opportunities for international collaboration and advancement within GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline); total experience is highly valued.
• Strong experience in MW-scale converter design, including gating electronics, snubber circuits, and thermal design.
• Proficiency with power electronics simulation/design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Mathcad or equivalent.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally on short-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver MW-scale converter solutions to meet complex application requirements, covering circuit design, snubber design, gating electronics and thermal design.
• Model, simulate and analyse power electronic converter systems using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, Mathcad and CFD, including thermal studies and EMC.
• Verify, validate and lead testing of low and medium voltage power electronic systems against standards and regulations.
• Provide cross-functional technical support with tendering, test and commissioning teams, and liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Advance engineering practice by applying standards and analytical tools to raise performance for MW-scale converter systems.

Skills

MW-scale power electronics

Power electronics design

MATLAB/Simulink

Thermal design

Project leadership

Education

BEng/MEng/PhD in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSpice

Mathcad

CFD

Job description

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join GE Power Conversion’s Engineering group working on new technology and contribute to the design and development of our next generation products.
The Lead Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for leading and designing MW scale Power Electronics Converters products. This is a technical role and will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to specify, design, code and validate Power Electronics products used in low voltage & medium voltage MW-scale power electronics converter systems and electrical drives for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industry applications.

Job Description

The Opportunity

The energy transition demands engineering that operates at the frontier — and this role sits right at that edge. As a Lead Power Electronics Engineer within GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business in Rugby, you will shape the design and development of next-generation megawatt (MW)-scale power electronics converter systems. From marine and naval platforms to energy and industrial applications, your work will directly influence products deployed across some of the world's most demanding environments.

This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who wants deep technical ownership — and the scope to pursue it.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver converter solutions— specify, design, and document power electronics converter systems to meet complex application requirements, including circuit design, snubber design, gating electronics, and thermal design across a range of semiconductor device technologies (Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors), IGCTs (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristors), MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors), SiC (Silicon Carbide), and GaN (Gallium Nitride)).
• Model, simulate, and analyse— lead modelling and simulation of power electronic converter systems using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, Mathcad, and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), including thermal studies, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), harmonic analysis, and performance optimisation.
• Verify and validate— lead verification, validation, and testing of low voltage and medium voltage power electronic systems, ensuring designs comply with relevant health and safety standards, international regulations, and class society rules.
• Provide cross-functional technical support— collaborate with tendering, test, and commissioning teams, and liaise with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver against project quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Advance engineering practice— apply and develop engineering standards, design practices, and analytical tools that raise the bar for MW-scale converter system engineering across the team.

About You

You are an experienced power electronics engineer with strong domain knowledge of MW-scale converter systems and a track record of delivering complex technical solutions from specification through to validation.

Required

• Degree (BEng, MEng or PhD) in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline — a formal qualification is advantageous, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Strong experience in power electronics converter design, including semiconductor device knowledge and associated gating electronics, snubber circuits, and thermal design.
• Skilled in power electronics simulation and design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Mathcad, or equivalent.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally on a short‑term basis.

Preferred

• Knowledge of power electronics converter control systems and electrical machine control methods.
• Experience with SAP and Teamcenter PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why GE Vernova

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. At our Rugby site, you will work on cutting-edge converter topologies and genuinely challenging global projects — with a team that values technical rigour and continuous learning.

We provide varied, competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and support your personal and family needs. Our offering includes:

• Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution)
• Private health insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your needs
• Flexible working arrangements — we're happy to discuss what works for you
• Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression within a global organisation

The Energy to Change the World | GE Vernova → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Iz8nweeE4

• Note:

  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No