Associate Power Electronics & Controls Engineer
Milton Keynes
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking an Associate Power Electronics & Controls Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic and control systems for high-performance automotive, motorsport, and aerospace applications. This role focuses on the integration of power electronics and embedded control, working on microcontroller-based systems that drive and optimise high-voltage hardware.
The Role
You will contribute to the design, development, and validation of embedded control and power electronic systems, taking ownership of defined work packages within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop embedded control systems for power electronic applications
* Implement real-time control using microcontrollers / DSPs
* Contribute to firmware development (C/C++) for control and diagnostics
* Support design of analogue and control circuitry
* Interface with power electronics hardware (IGBTs, MOSFETs, gate drivers)
* Perform simulation, testing, and validation activities
* Troubleshoot issues and support root cause analysis
* Contribute to system integration (e.g. CAN) and engineering documentation
What Were Looking For