Power Electronics Engineer

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to work with our client, at Belfast. In this role the successful candidate will be working alongside a team of multi-disciplined Engineer working on cutting edge defence products. Your role will span the entire product life-cycle from design requirements capture and analysis through to defining the power architecture and designing, building, testing and verifying that the solution meets the customer’s needs. The Power Electronics role requires working within the Electronics team to optimise the design through trade-studies, analyses, modelling and simulation to produce best-in-class competitive products.

We are looking for an energetic and driven individual with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with aerospace or military experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work with a blue-chip client, contributing to the security of the UK and our allies. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

The Power Electronics Engineer will perform, but not be limited to the following type of activities centred on the development and delivery of cutting-edge defence products:

Developing electrical power architectures to meet design requirements

Leading in the design and prototype of power electronics circuits

Using simulation tools to produce models of electronic and electrical power systems

Leading component and sub-system selection and manage evaluation activities

Define testing, validation and debug of component and circuit assemblies

Support to integration testing

Creation of power electronics specifications, development and verification plans

Responsible for compliance to regulatory standards

Contribute to bid and estimating activities

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline. A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu

Desired skills

Knowledge of vehicular electrical power systems and distribution, including:

600 VDC

Single phase 240 VAC

Three phase 400 VAC

A solid understanding of thermal management techniques

Proficient in simulation tools such as LTSpice, with experience in modelling converters

Understanding of principles for design for LVD & EMC Compliance

Highly effective communicator within a diverse, professional environment

Self-motivated, able to lead and take the initiative

specifications, development and verification plans

Outstanding team working skills

Experience

Post graduate relevant work experience

Experience with selection and evaluation of MOTs AD-DC and DC-DC convertors

Significant relevant experience of SMPS design

Vehicle battery systems experience utilising lead acid or lithium batteries

Experience of power filter design and implementation

Familiarity with regulatory standards for power electronics and safety certifications

Experience with specifications, development and verification plans

Experience of mentoring and coaching others

What do I need before I apply

UK sole National

BPSS Cleared

Able to obtain SC

Ability/willingness to work on the client site in Belfast

Benefits

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

Communicating and promoting vacancies

Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Permanent or Fixed Term Contract