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Power Systems Engineer – Power Electronics Design & Modelling
Location: Rugeley Term: 12 Months | IR35: INSIDE | Hourly Rate: £DOE
About the Role
Are you an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for designing innovative power electronics solutions?
We are seeking a skilled engineer to join a dynamic team in 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, covering technologies such as motor drives, inverters, converters, and power management systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop power electronic circuits, including:
- DC-DC converters
- AC-DC rectifiers
- Inverters
- Motor drives
- Model and simulate power electronics using MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice
- Develop digital control strategies and optimise system performance for stability, efficiency, and robustness
- Conduct system-level simulations to assess transient and steady-state behaviour
- Support design verification through testing, analysis, and correlation of simulation/hardware results
- Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate power electronics into larger electrical systems
- Produce technical documentation, including:
- Circuit designs
- Specifications
- Simulation reports
- Continuously improve performance, reliability, and cost through innovation and optimisation
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Requirements
Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline
- Proven experience designing power electronic systems, including converters, inverters, or motor drives
- Strong proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice for modelling and simulation
- Experience with system-level modelling, circuit analysis, and power device selection
- Knowledge of digital control techniques and feedback control systems
- Familiarity with semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovative engineering
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Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with thermal management and EMC design
- Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors/transformers)
- Work in Marine, Aerospace, or Defence industries
- Experience in high-reliability or safety-critical systems
**⚠️ Important Note: Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain is mandatory for consideration.
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