Senior Principal System Architect - Integrated Power Products

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a Senior Principal System Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation integrated power products including SPS, hot-swap controllers, eFuses, and MOSFET solutions. You will translate customer needs into differentiated product concepts and specifications, delivering high-performance power solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

This highly visible technical leadership role requires deep expertise in power semiconductors,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in power semiconductors, power electronics, or related field.
• Deep understanding of power MOSFET design, characteristics, and operation.
• Strong knowledge of gate driver design and interactions with power devices.
• Experience with integrated power products such as Smart Power Stages, Hot-Swap Controllers, eFuses, or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of system-level power electronics architecture and optimisation.
• Experience developing electrical, thermal, and system-level models using SPICE, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or SIMetrix.
• Understanding of semiconductor packaging, assembly technologies, and reliability methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate customer requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures and product concepts for next-generation integrated power solutions.
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed product specifications and performance targets.
• Define and validate interactions between gate drivers and MOSFETs, including switching performance.
• Develop system-level electrical, thermal, and performance models to evaluate feasibility.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges in integration, performance, measurement, and reliability.
• Collaborate with device design, packaging, validation, applications, and product engineering teams.
• Support customer engagements and translate requirements into product solutions.
• Lead root-cause investigations to improve performance and reliability.

Skills

Power semiconductors

System architecture

Gate driver design

Modeling and simulation

Cross-functional leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

SIMetrix

Job description

About the role

At Nexperia, we are shaping the future of integrated power solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. As a Senior Principal System Architect, you will define and drive the architecture of next-generation integrated power products, including Smart Power Stages (SPS), Hot-Swap Controllers, eFuses, integrated MOSFET solutions, and future power management platforms.

Working at the intersection of customer requirements, system architecture, semiconductor technology, and product development, you will translate complex application needs into innovative product concepts and specifications that deliver differentiated performance and value to customers.

This is a highly visible technical leadership role that requires deep expertise in power semiconductors, system-level architecture, modelling, and integrated power product development.

What you will do

• Define system architectures and product concepts for next-generation integrated power solutions
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed product and MOSFET specifications, including efficiency, thermal performance, reliability, and protection features
• Define and validate gate driver and MOSFET interactions, including switching performance, timing, parasitic effects, and integration constraints
• Develop system-level electrical, thermal, and performance models to evaluate feasibility and optimise product architectures
• Identify and resolve technical challenges related to integration, performance, measurement, and reliability
• Collaborate closely with device design, gate driver design, packaging, applications, validation, and product engineering teams
• Support customer engagements, technical discussions, and early-stage evaluations by translating application requirements into product solutions
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive improvements for performance and reliability challenges in integrated power products
• Contribute to the long-term technology roadmap and strategic product direction for integrated power solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What you will bring

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 8-12 years of experience in power semiconductors, power electronics, or a related technical field
• Deep understanding of power MOSFET design, characteristics, and operation
• Strong knowledge of gate driver design and the interaction between gate drivers and power devices
• Experience with integrated power products such as Smart Power Stages, Hot-Swap Controllers, eFuses, or similar technologies
• Strong understanding of system-level power electronics architecture and optimisation
• Experience developing electrical, thermal, and system-level models using tools such as SPICE, LTspice, SIMetrix, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent
• Understanding of semiconductor packaging, assembly technologies, and reliability methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex customer requirements into practical product solutions
• Experience defining semiconductor product architectures from concept through release
• Customer-facing experience in technical discussions, design reviews, and requirements definition
• Knowledge of multi-chip and integrated package technologies
• Experience driving cross-functional development projects in a global environment
• Track record of technical leadership in semiconductor product innovation

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.