Principal Power Electronics Engineer - High-Reliability

JAM Recruitment; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer for a contract role in Rochdale. The position involves leading power conversion and management development for high-reliability systems in aerospace and defence sectors. Responsibilities include technical ownership of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in power designs and relevant industry standards. This role offers hybrid working and competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in power converter and power management design.
• Familiarity with multiple power topologies from 100W to 10kW.
• Experience in aerospace, defence or automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex power conversion technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth.
• Review specifications and develop conceptual designs.

Skills

Power converter design

Power management design

Altium PCB design

Technical documentation skills

EMC best practices

Tools

Altium

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer for a contract role in Rochdale. The position involves leading power conversion and management development for high-reliability systems in aerospace and defence sectors. Responsibilities include technical ownership of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in power designs and relevant industry standards. This role offers hybrid working and competitive rates.