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Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

Ref no. BHN585099
Benefits Additional Benefits to be seen below.
Location Hertfordshire, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer with a background of managing others as we have a fantastic opportunity with one of our defence clients to contribute to the design of high-integrity, complex systems for our cutting-edge products!

Key skills required for this role

Power Systems Engineer, MATLAB, Simulink, Electronics, Design

Important

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole / dual British national.

Job description

Working: The role is office based with occasional travel to other company sites in the UK. Office site presence, anticipated 2/3 days onsite, depending on project needs.
The Power Electronics Engineer role is one that offers you the opportunity to work on sophisticated and technologically advanced projects, allowing you to improve your technical skills and broaden your leadership capabilities. It covers the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets.
The Power Electronics team is responsible for circuit design, prototyping, testing and integration/design proving of hardware, datalink and communications systems, as well as providing embedded computing resources for larger Command and Control systems.
You'll join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate strong motivation and dedication in a friendly and encouraging environment, providing an excellent platform for personal development and career progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to still deliver a technical / Lead Engineer role but may also want to take their first steps up into a Team Leadership role.
If you can inspire others and have a passion for innovation, then this could be for you!
Skills, Qualification and Experience
  • Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Electronic design, development & delivery
  • Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
  • Experience in leading significant electronic design work packages
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and understand the associated challenges
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronic technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with individuals from various departments. within the organisation
  • Experience of managing budgets and resources to ensure delivery on time, on cost
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders
Company Benefits;
  • Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).
  • Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
  • Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
  • Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
  • Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development
Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
Company Details;
  • The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
  • It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
  • "Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
  • "Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. *Glassdoor review.
  • True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
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