Principal Power Electronics Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer, where you'll lead the design and development of innovative power projects. This role offers the chance to impact the space industry significantly while working in a stimulating start-up environment. Grow your career in a competitive, fast-paced atmosphere with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in power electronics design and troubleshooting.
• Proven success in designing and deploying power electronics products.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design optimized point-of-load converters and standalone dc-dc converter modules.
• Own hardware designs from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.

Skills

Power electronics design

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PCB layout

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 start-up 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:

• Designing optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules (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.
• Owning hardware designs from concept to production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, PCB layouts, and in-orbit support.
• Sharing expertise with the team and mentoring junior engineers.

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 analyzers.
• Excellent 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 cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment, with a competitive salary and benefits, based 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!