Technical Specialist - Aircraft Power Electronics
Core
Provide senior technical leadership for the architecture, design, verification, and certification of safety-critical high-voltage DC and AC aircraft power electronics systems.
Role type
Senior IC power electronics engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Electrothermal ice protection controllers, HVDC power distribution units, DC-AC motor drives, and power supplies for aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace + High-voltage power electronics
Required skills
High-voltage power electronics design, Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), EMC design and compliance, Safety-critical development frameworks (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254), Thermal design, Model-based design, PCB design for high-voltage systems, Component selection (semiconductors, magnetics, sensors), Simulation and analysis tools (SPICE, PLECS/PSIM), Trade studies, Supplier management
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, Postgraduate study in power electronics or high-voltage safety, Experience with intelligent PDUs and IPS controllers
Technologies
SPICE, PLECS, PSIM, SiC, GaN, HVDC, DC-AC converters
Responsibilities
Define and solve complex multi-disciplinary engineering problems, Lead power electronics technical strategy and roadmap, Provide leadership and supervision to engineering teams, Act as senior technical authority and escalation point, Sponsor or lead strategically important programmes, Define engineering standards and design rules, Lead trade studies across converter topologies, Support bid activities, Mentor engineers, Investigate equipment failures, Prepare and review engineering estimates, Produce reports and present technical findings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
