Job Title: Power Systems Engineer - Power Electronics Design & Modelling
Location: Rugeley
Salary: £DOE
Are you an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for designing innovative power electronics solutions?
I am looking for a talented engineer to join a growing engineering team, developing cutting-edge power electronics for high-reliability Marine, Aerospace and Defence applications. You will play a key role in designing and modelling advanced power systems, working on technologies including motor drives, inverters, converters and power management systems.
The Role
As a Power Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, modelling, simulation and validation of advanced power electronic systems. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will develop efficient, reliable and high-performance power conversion solutions from concept through to verification.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop power electronic circuits including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters and motor drives
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Model and simulate power electronics using MATLAB, Simulink and LTspice
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Develop digital control strategies and optimise system performance, stability and efficiency
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Produce system-level simulations to evaluate transient and steady-state behaviour
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Support design verification through testing, analysis and correlation of simulation and hardware results
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Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate power electronics into larger electrical systems
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Produce technical documentation including circuit designs, specifications and simulation reports
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Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and cost through continuous improvement initiatives
What We are Looking For
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Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or a related discipline
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Proven experience designing power electronic systems, including converters, inverters or motor drives
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Strong knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink and LTspice for modelling and simulation
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Experience with system-level modelling, circuit analysis and power device selection
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Knowledge of digital control techniques and feedback control systems
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Experience working with semiconductor devices including MOSFETs and IGBTs
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovative engineering
Desirable Experience
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Thermal management and EMC design considerations
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Magnetic component design (inductors and transformers)
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Experience within Marine, Aerospace or Defence environments
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High-reliability or safety-critical systems experience
PLEASE NOTE
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
