Principle Engineer-Power Electronics

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer - Power Electronics to lead the design and development of advanced power electronics subsystems for mission-critical applications. The role focuses on high-frequency power conversion, motor drives, embedded motion control, and analog/digital power electronics solutions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through testing, certification, and deployment. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, mentor engineering teams, and shape future power electronics technology roadmaps. RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead the design, development, and optimization 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 strategies, capability growth, and product innovation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 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. • 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience within the defence, aerospace, guided weapons, or precision-guided munitions sector. • Experience with embedded firmware development, EMI/EMC compliance, and power electronics certification standards. If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE. Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting. Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.