Power Electronics Engineer

TT Electronics plc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics plc in the United States seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to lead design, analysis, and validation of avionics-grade power systems. You will guide architecture, simulations, verification, and cross‑functional collaboration across product life cycle.

The role requires 8+ years in power electronics, advanced tools proficiency (SPICE, MATLAB, Saber, SIMPLIS, MathCAD), and the ability to mentor engineers while delivering robust, compliant solutions for aerospace and defense programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in power electronics design.
• Experience with high-performance power conversion systems.
• Proficiency with SPICE, SIMPLIS, Saber, MATLAB or MathCAD.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs; ITAR compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of complex power electronics systems.
• Design advanced isolated and non-isolated power conversion circuits.
• Develop system-level power architectures and converter specifications.
• Perform advanced simulation, modeling, and analysis of power electronics designs.
• Lead design verification, qualification, and root cause investigations.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews and customer presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Technical leadership

Power electronics design

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic problem-solving

Mentoring engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SPICE

SIMPLIS

Saber

MATLAB

MathCAD

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world‑class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

This position may be based in Olathe (Kansas City), KS, Minneapolis, MN, or Loveland (Denver), CO. While the role may be based at any of these locations, candidates working outside of Olathe should expect less than 10% travel to the Olathe, KS facility to support cross‑site collaboration, meetings, training, and other business needs.

This position requires access to information regulated by International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR.

Introduction

The Power Electronics Engineer provides technical leadership in the design, development, analysis, integration, and validation of advanced power electronics systems supporting complex aerospace and defense applications. This position serves as a technical authority for power conversion designs, leads complex engineering efforts, mentors junior engineers, and drives innovation while ensuring high‑quality solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of complex power electronics systems.
• Design advanced isolated and non‑isolated power conversion circuits.
• Develop system‑level power architectures and converter specifications.
• Perform advanced simulation, modeling, and analysis of power electronics designs.
• Lead design verification, qualification, and root cause investigations.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews and customer presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Guide PCB layout activities and establish power electronics design best practices.
• Evaluate technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, technical estimating, and customer quote activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering standardization.
• Support manufacturing through complex production and field issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation (ADA).

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Technical leadership and engineering expertise.
• Advanced power electronics design and architecture.
• Strategic problem‑solving and sound decision‑making.
• Mentors and develops engineering talent.
• Influences cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Communicates complex technical concepts effectively.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manages technical risk and engineering priorities.
• Ensures quality, compliance, and engineering excellence.
• Delivers complex programs from concept through production.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in power electronics design.
• Demonstrated expertise designing high‑performance power conversion systems.
• Extensive experience with SPICE, SIMPLIS, Saber, MATLAB, MathCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs.
• Advanced knowledge of converter topology selection, control systems, EMI/EMC, thermal analysis, and reliability.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical reviews.
• Experience supporting proposal development and customer technical discussions preferred.
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.