Principal Power Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer, where you'll be at the very forefront of innovative projects in power electronics. This position allows you to design and own cutting-edge products while advancing your career in the exciting space sector. If you thrive in a dynamic environment with a passion for technological advancement, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Site-based work

Qualifications

• 9 years of industry experience in power electronics design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Altium and PCB layout for power circuits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules.
• Owning hardware designs from concept to production.
• Sharing expertise as a technical and professional mentor.

Skills

Power Electronics Design

Troubleshooting

PCB Layout

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

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Principal Power Electronics Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 ownership of innovative 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 development. 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)
• Working on 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 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 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. Benefits include a competitive salary, benefits, and site-based work in the Milton Keynes area.

If you’re 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 "Apply Now" link. I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.