Principal Power Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading client's innovative team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer in Liverpool, where you'll lead cutting-edge projects in power electronics. This role offers the chance to design advanced systems for space applications, collaborate in a dynamic environment, and advance your career with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules, and standalone DC-DC converter modules.
• Develop isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters and manage system-level power.
• Own hardware designs from concept to production, including mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Power electronics design

Hands-on experience with lab instruments

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PCB layout

Job description

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Principal Power Electronics Engineer, Liverpool

Client: Belcan

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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:

• Designing optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules (1W to 50W) and standalone DC-DC converter modules (20W to 500W).
• Developing isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters, solar power converters with maximum power point tracking, magnetics design, and system-level power management.
• 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.
• 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 with 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, 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 me at 07732 694 243 or apply directly via the provided link. I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.