Principal Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to innovate in the field of space systems. This pivotal role involves designing advanced power electronics, mentoring junior staff, and taking hardware designs from concept to production in a thriving startup-like environment. The position offers a competitive salary and is based in Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing optimized point-of-load converters and DC-DC converter modules.
• Owning hardware designs from concept to production.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Power electronics design

Circuit design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

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 are passionate about 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. Working on isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters, solar power converters with maximum power point tracking, magnetics design, and system-level power management.
3. 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 working 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 through the provided link. We look forward to hearing from you!