Hardware Design Engineer - Power Systems

Baykar; Fatih; On-site; TRY 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Baykar seeks a Hardware Design Engineer - Power Systems to lead the hardware design of the main power and distribution networks for UAV platforms. You will plan tests, execute improvements, and help develop autonomous control for power systems used in flight tests.

We value engineers with hands-on PCB design experience, EMI/EMC knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure within a dynamic R&D team in aviation. Istanbul-based role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Communication Engineering.
• Two+ years in computer-aided multilayer PCB design applied in practice.
• Experience in analog and MCU-based circuit/system design.
• Experience in power distribution circuit design and signal/thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC concepts and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware design of the main power system and distribution systems for UAV platforms.
• Plan and execute testing processes of components used in power distribution systems.
• Carry out hardware improvements in power distribution systems.
• Develop autonomous control algorithms for power distribution systems.
• Perform power analysis in flight-test processes for UAV platforms.

Skills

Power distribution design

Analog circuit design

Microcontroller-based design

EMI/EMC knowledge

PCB design

Test rig setup

Configuration management

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Communication Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

MATLAB

Simulink

PSIM

LTSPICE

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer - Power Systems

Power Distribution

General Qualifications

• Graduated from universities with a degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Communication Engineering,
• Experience in analog and microcontroller-based circuit/system design,
• Experience in power distribution circuit design and signal/thermal analysis,
• Experience in semiconductor technology and circuit modeling,
• Experience in power distribution system control methods,
• Preferably experience in main power distribution systems and control,
• Proficient in using programs suitable for basic architectural design blocks,
• Experience in setting up test rigs (oscilloscope, power supply, load bank, etc.), planning test processes, and reporting,
• Preferably knowledgeable about basic configuration management processes,
• Analytical thinker, open to development, willing to learn, and proficient in problem-solving,
• At least two years of experience in computer-aided multilayer PCB design that has been applied in practice,
• Preferably knowledgeable about electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC),
• Proficient in at least two of the following software tools: Altium Designer, MATLAB, Simulink, PSIM, and LTSPICE,
• Knowledgeable about communication protocols such as RS232/422/485, CAN-Bus, SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet,
• Preferably experienced in design according to military or civilian standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620,
• Able to work under high pressure and adapt to flexible working hours,
• Proficient in English (speaking, writing, and understanding),
• No travel restrictions,
• Must be residing in or willing to relocate to Istanbul,
• Enthusiastic to work within a dynamic and young R&D team in the aviation field, where engineering is applied at the highest level, with a spirit of teamwork.

Job Description

• Perform hardware design of the main power system and distribution systems for UAV platforms within Baykar,
• Plan and execute the testing processes of components used in power distribution systems,
• Carry out hardware improvement activities in power distribution systems,
• Develop autonomous control algorithms for power distribution systems,
• Perform power analysis in the flight-test process of UAV platforms (according to different test forms),
• Determine the electrical power requirements of UAV platforms according to different test forms and perform capability and sufficiency analysis of the power architecture,
• Design and implement architectural changes to improve system reliability, considering various failure scenarios of UAV platforms,
• Conduct configuration tracking for UAV platforms, define and design power system variables according to configuration needs,
• Ensure effective coordination with other software, mechanical, production, integration, and systems management teams.

Join Türkiye's most talented engineers and immerse yourself in a career of results-driven opportunities, alongside our skilled, dynamic and forward-thinking engineers and corporate managers. Experience a strong team spirit and a culture focused on development and excellence!