Principal Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Derby. You'll design and develop innovative power electronics for space systems, leading projects in a startup environment. This role requires extensive experience in power electronics design and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Site-based working in Milton Keynes area

Qualifications

• 9 years of industry or research experience in power electronics.
• Proficiency in PCB layout for power circuits.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of optimized point-of-load converters and standalone DC-DC converter modules.
• Own hardware designs from concept to production.
• Serve as a technical mentor to the team.

Skills

Power electronics design

Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyser

Job description

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Client:

Belcan

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 charge in designing and owning cutting-edge projects. If you thrive in a start up environment and have a passion for developing innovative 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 and you will be:-

Diving into two exciting areas: optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules (ranging from 1W to 50W) and standalone dc-dc converter modules (20W to 500W).

Tackling isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters, solar power converters with maximum power point tracking, magnetics design, system-level power management, and more.

As a principal engineer, you’ll own hardware designs from concept to production. Think product roadmaps, block diagrams, PCB layouts, and in-orbit support and you can share your expertise with the team, serving as a technical and professional mentor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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 analysers.

Stellar written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Space electronics design and qualification.

Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.