Principal Power Electronic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Power Electronics Engineer at a UK-based innovation centre. This role offers the chance to lead cutting-edge R&D projects in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, focusing on high-power SiC-based systems and EV propulsion. As a key player in a growing organization, you will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and shape the future of electrification without the pressure of product deadlines. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive innovation and practical application in power electronic technologies.

Benefits

10% Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across R&D programmes in power electronics.
• Support engineering teams and influence design direction and strategy.

Skills

Power Electronics

High-Voltage Systems

Multilevel Inverter Topologies

Wide-Bandgap Materials (SiC/GaN)

Aerospace Standards (DO254, DO160)

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

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Principal Power Electronic Engineer, Wales

Client:

IC Resources

Location:

Wales

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

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:

1. Strong experience in power electronics, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or industrial domains
2. Hands-on expertise with high-voltage systems, multilevel inverter topologies, and wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN)
3. Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO254 or DO160
4. 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.