Principal Power Electronic Engineer

IC Resources; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead cutting-edge projects in aerospace and automotive sectors. This role offers the opportunity to influence design direction and long-term strategy while working on high-impact R&D initiatives. With a focus on electrification, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies. Join a growing organization that values innovation without the pressure of product deadlines, and be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

10% Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power Electronics

High-Voltage Systems

Multilevel Inverter Topologies

Wide-Bandgap Materials (SiC/GaN)

Aerospace Standards (DO254, DO160)

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Base pay range

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

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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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Research
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing