Power Electronics Engineer: GaN, High-Voltage DC-DC

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development budget

Annual leave 25 days

Mentorship program

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aston University invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership project focusing on developing high-voltage fault-managed DC power systems for domestic and commercial use. You will lead this strategic project within a collaborative framework, combining academic supervision with industry input.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping and simulation, with exposure to GaN MOSFETs and 600 V DC-DC stages, and a commitment to innovation.

Qualifications

• Design, build and test high-frequency DC-DC converters up to 600 V.
• Use PSCAD, Spice, MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Embedded control design using DSPs, MCUs and/or FPGAs.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the KTP project under academic and industry supervision.
• Develop fault-managed DC power systems capable of powering 1500W loads.
• Identify novel approaches to improve efficiency and performance.
• Coordinate milestones and deliverables with partners.

Skills

Power electronics

DC-DC converters

High-frequency design

DSP/MCU/FPGA

Project management

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Power Electronics

Masters in Power Electronics

Tools

PSCAD

Spice

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Job description

Aston University invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership project focusing on developing high-voltage fault-managed DC power systems for domestic and commercial use. You will lead this strategic project within a collaborative framework, combining academic supervision with industry input.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping and simulation, with exposure to GaN MOSFETs and 600 V DC-DC stages, and a commitment to innovation.