Principal Power Electronic Engineer

IC Resources; Wales; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead innovative R&D projects in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies without the pressure of product deadlines. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in power electronics and the ability to mentor others.

Benefits

10% Pension

Private Medical

Qualifications

• Strong experience in power electronics, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or industrial domains.
• Hands-on expertise with high-voltage systems and multilevel inverter topologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across several R&D programmes.
• Support engineering teams and influence design direction.

Skills

Power Electronics

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

High-Voltage Systems

Multilevel Inverter Topologies

Wide-Bandgap Materials

Job description

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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 include 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Research

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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Locations include:

• Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (12 hours ago)
• Newtown, Wales, United Kingdom (5 days ago)
• Newport, Wales, United Kingdom (3 weeks ago)