Principal Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer and lead the design and development of cutting-edge power electronics projects. This pivotal role involves optimizing converters, managing power systems, and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering, ready to innovate in the space industry.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in power electronics design and troubleshooting.
• Proven success in testing and deploying power electronics products.

Responsibilities

• Designing optimized point-of-load converters and DC-DC modules.
• Managing power management systems from concept to production.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing expertise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Design proficiency

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PCB layout

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer!

Are you ready to revolutionize the future of space systems? We’re seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative power electronics projects. If you thrive in a startup environment and have a passion for developing advanced power electronics, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of power electronics, shaping circuits and systems throughout the development process. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Designing optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules (1W to 50W) and standalone DC-DC converter modules (20W to 500W).
2. Developing solutions for isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters, solar power converters with maximum power point tracking, and magnetics design.
3. Managing system-level power management and owning hardware designs from concept to production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, PCB layouts, and in-orbit support.
4. Sharing expertise with the team and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 9 years of industry or research experience in power electronics design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Proven success in designing, testing, and deploying power electronics products.
• Proficiency in Altium and PCB layout for power circuits.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in space electronics design and qualification.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

This is a fantastic opportunity to design and own cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and site-based work in the Milton Keynes area.

If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact us at 07732 694 243 or apply directly via the provided link. We look forward to hearing from you!