Principal Power Electronics Engineer - Aerospace

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC converter design, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. This is a senior-level position that offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in power electronics with recent aerospace experience.
• Strong experience with SiC and GaN technologies in high-voltage applications.
• Expertise in magnetics design, including high-efficiency components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of high-reliability power converters.
• Architect and simulate power conversion topologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Power Electronics

DC/DC Converter Design

AC/DC Converter Design

DC/AC Converter Design

Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

Magnetics Design

Thermal Management

EMI/EMC Compliance

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Master’s or PhD)

Tools

PLECS

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium

Job description

Job Title: Principal Power Electronics Engineer – Aerospace

Location:

Cardiff

Employment Type:

Permanent

Industry:

Aerospace / Power Electronics -

You must come from an aerospace background to be considered for this vacancy.

Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

to lead the design and development of advanced power conversion systems for aerospace applications. This is a senior-level role suited for an individual with a proven track record in

DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC converter design

, and deep technical expertise in

wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN)

and

magnetics

.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and validation of high-reliability power converters for aerospace systems.

Architect and simulate topologies for

DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC

power conversion.

Select and evaluate

SiC and GaN

devices for high-efficiency, high-density designs.

Design custom

magnetics

, including transformers and inductors, optimised for weight, size, and thermal constraints.

Guide thermal and EMI/EMC compliance considerations through the design lifecycle.

Drive system-level trade-off studies and influence hardware architecture decisions.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within the power electronics team.

Support qualification and certification activities in line with aerospace standards (DO-160, MIL-STD, etc.).

Interface with systems, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless product integration.

Required Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Master’s or PhD ).

In-depth experience in power electronics, with recent experience in

aerospace or high-reliability sectors

.

Deep knowledge of

DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC power converters

, including resonant and hard/soft-switching topologies.

Strong experience working with

SiC and GaN technologies

in high-voltage, high-frequency applications.

Expertise in

magnetics design

, including planar and high-efficiency magnetic components.

Proficiency with simulation and development tools such as PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, and Altium or similar CAD platforms.

Familiarity with aerospace design standards and environmental constraints.

Experience:

Background in airborne or spaceborne power systems.

Experience with

radiation-hardened designs

or

redundant architectures

.

Knowledge of safety-critical design practices and lifecycle documentation.

If you are interested in this

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.