Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Ampere Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Principal Power Electronics Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead the design and development of cutting-edge power conversion systems using SiC and GaN technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in power electronics, strong proficiency in relevant design tools, and a proven track record of leading engineering projects. This role offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a collaborative engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Innovative engineering environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design, focusing on DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC conversion.
• Extensive expertise in SiC and GaN-based power electronics for high-efficiency designs.
• Strong proficiency in LTSpice, PLECS, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance power converters using SiC and GaN technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power electronics into larger systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

SiC technology

GaN technology

Power electronics design

PCB layout design

LTSpice proficiency

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

Thermal management

EMI/EMC compliance

Control algorithms

Project leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLECS

Altium

Job description

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion systems using wide bandgap semiconductors such as SiC and GaN. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, driving innovation in high-efficiency, high-power-density solutions for applications in automotive, industrial, renewable energy, and aerospace sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of high-performance power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC) using SiC and GaN technologies.
• Define system architectures, topologies, and control strategies for high-efficiency power conversion.
• Conduct circuit simulation, PCB layout design, and thermal management analysis to optimize performance.
• Drive component selection and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (IEC, UL, automotive, aerospace, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power electronics into larger systems.
• Perform hardware validation, testing, and troubleshooting to improve system reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging power semiconductor technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power electronics design, focusing on DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC conversion.
• Extensive expertise in SiC and GaN-based power electronics for high-efficiency designs.
• Strong proficiency in LTSpice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium, or similar tools.
• Experience with high-frequency switching, EMI/EMC compliance, and thermal management.
• Hands-on experience with PCB layout design for high-power circuits.
• Deep understanding of control algorithms for power converters (digital and analog).
• Familiarity with power magnetics, gate drivers, and high-voltage isolation techniques.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept to production.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, industrial, or renewable energy applications.
• Experience in digital control implementations (DSP, FPGA, Microcontrollers).
• Exposure to SiC and GaN packaging, thermal modeling, and lifetime estimation.

Why Join our client?

• Work on cutting-edge wide-bandgap power electronics technology.
• Contribute to next-generation clean energy solutions.
• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of power electronics