Senior Power Electronics Engineer

600637
  • Negotiable
  • Fareham, England
  • Permanent

Our client, a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, is currently seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join their team in Titchfield, Hampshire. As the Aerospace business undergoes a significant transformation, relocating to a newly constructed facility in Lee-on-Solent area, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics, including analogue and digital circuits for power conversion and protection.
  • Develop technical requirements and create reports and presentations.
  • Build and test circuits, analyse data, and optimise designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BSc in electrical engineering or a related field
  • Experience in power electronics designs and product development
  • Experience with power electronics modelling, simulation, and analysis using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS
  • Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MSc or PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent with a focus on power electronics

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (e.g., high-frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analogue/digital circuit designs
  • Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non-isolated and isolated)
  • Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques
  • Experience in power electronics system development, including development of power electronics system architecture and requirements
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents
  • Fluent in oral and written English
  • Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment
  • Desire for innovation and new product development

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team
  • Great company benefits, such as 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Support for internal promotion and ongoing learning opportunities
  • Commitment to employee wellbeing, health, and safety

If you are a skilled Power Electronics Engineer looking to contribute to a company that values reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team in Titchfield, Hampshire.

Zoey Fernandes Senior Delivery Consultant, Aerospace

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