Principal Engineer - Power Electronics

About the role

EDGE is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer in Power Electronics to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics subsystems for mission-critical applications. The role covers high-frequency power conversion, motor drives, embedded motion control and analog/digital power electronics solutions, with technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, from concept through testing, certification and deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of power electronics subsystems, including high-frequency power converters, motor drives and control systems.
• Develop and validate designs using simulation, modelling and testing tools to ensure performance, reliability and compliance with system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct design reviews and mentor engineers on power electronics design, testing and best practices.
• Drive technology development initiatives and contribute to long-term engineering strategy and product innovation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in power electronics development, with expertise in high-frequency power conversion and motion control systems.
• Preferred: experience in the defence, aerospace, guided weapons or precision-guided munitions sector.
• Preferred: experience with embedded firmware development, EMI/EMC compliance and power electronics certification standards.

Required skills

• Strong background in analog, digital and embedded control system design, integration, verification and testing.
• Proficiency with SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium and other power electronics design and simulation tools.
• English proficiency required.

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax-free salaries.
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents and education allowances for your children.
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global talent.