Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Power Electronics Design
* Design and develop power electronic circuits, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, inverters, and motor drives.
* Apply industry best practices to design high-efficiency, compact, and reliable power systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets.
* Perform component selection for power electronic circuits, balancing technical and commercial constraints.
Modelling & Simulation
o Use MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice to model and simulate power electronic systems and validate their performance.
o Create system-level simulations to predict behaviour under various operational conditions, including transient and steady-state performance.
o Develop digital control models for power electronics systems, focusing on feedback loops, stability, and performance optimisation.
Design Verification & Validation
o Develop and execute design verification plans to ensure that systems meet design specifications.
o Collaborate with test engineers to validate design performance through hardware testing, comparing results with simulation models and making necessary design adjustments.
o Analyse test data and refine models or designs to improve overall system performance.
System Integration
o Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful integration of power electronics into larger systems, such as motor drives, pumps, or energy management systems.
o Ensure seamless integration of control algorithms with power electronics hardware, optimising system efficiency and stability.
Design Documentation
o Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation, including circuit diagrams, simulation results, and technical reports.
o Develop specification sheets, design justifications, and user manuals for internal and customer use.
Continuous Improvement
o Stay up to date with the latest developments in power electronics, semiconductor devices, and modelling tools, and apply these to improve designs.
o Identify opportunities for performance improvements and cost reductions in existing designs by applying the latest technology trends.
Qualifications / Skills Required
Education
o Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field with a focus on power electronics design and modelling.
Experience
o Demonstrated experience in the design and modelling of power electronic systems such as inverters, converters, or motor drives.
o Strong background in system-level design and circuit analysis.
o Proven ability to work with MATLAB, Simulink, and LTSpice for modelling and simulation of power electronics circuits.
Skills
o Expertise in power electronics design, with a focus on high-efficiency power converters and control systems.
o Proficiency in using MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice for design and performance validation.
o Strong analytical skills in circuit analysis and power device selection.
o Knowledge of control algorithms for power electronics systems, including digital control.
o Familiarity with semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs) and their application in power electronics design.
Preferred Qualifications
o Experience in thermal management and EMC considerations for power electronics designs.
o Familiarity with magnetic components design, such as inductors and transformers, used in power systems.
o Experience working in Marine, Aerospace, or Defence industries, focusing on power electronics for high-reliability systems.
Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.