Job Description

Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Hampshire, UK

Type: Full-time
Sector: Power Electronics / High Voltage / Energy Systems

Overview

Ampere Recruitment is supporting a cutting-edge engineering organisation in the search for a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive the development of next-generation high-power conversion systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on taking ownership from concept through to validated, production-ready solutions within complex, high-voltage, multi-kW environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced power electronic systems across AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC conversion
• Take ownership of projects across the full product lifecycle (concept → design → validation → test)
• Define system architectures for high-voltage (up to 5kV), multi-kW power transmission systems, including multi-km cable applications
• Design and optimise converter topologies including:
  • Buck, Boost, Flyback
  • LLC, Full-Bridge
• Develop and implement AC conversion techniques, including PFC and multiphase systems
• Specify and design custom magnetics and transformers
• Lead simulation and modelling activities (e.g. PLECS, Simulink, SPICE tools)
• Develop control strategies for power converters (analogue and digital)
• Ensure designs meet EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• Oversee system-level integration and testing, including validation plans and procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally (mechanical, firmware, systems teams)
• Act as a technical leader and mentor within the engineering team

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant industry experience in power electronics design
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end solutions (concept through to tested hardware)
• Strong theoretical foundation supported by hands-on design experience
• Experience with power transmission systems (AC & DC), particularly over long cable distances
• Deep knowledge of converter topologies:
  • DC: Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, Full-Bridge
  • AC: Single-phase, multiphase, PFC
• Experience designing AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters
• Hands-on experience with MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, and GaN devices, including gate drive design
• Experience working with high voltage systems (up to 5kV) and multi-kW power levels
• Strong experience in magnetics design (transformers, inductors)
• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g. PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE)
• Solid understanding of analogue and digital design principles
• Experience in:
  • Filter design and implementation
  • Control systems for power conversion
  • Thermal management techniques
  • Design for compliance (EMC, safety standards)
• Experience defining requirements, specifications, and test procedures
• Experience in system integration and validation

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with high voltage systems up to 5kV
• Thermal modelling experience
• Understanding of motor design and control techniques
• Embedded C programming experience

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead the development of high-impact, high-voltage power systems
• Work on technically challenging, cutting-edge projects
• Influence system architecture and product direction
• Join a team where engineering excellence and innovation are at the core