At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative high-voltage DC/DC converters from concept to production.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge engineering firm focused on power electronics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine ownership of challenging projects and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-voltage design while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in power electronics with hands-on experience in HV design.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of low-power, high-voltage DC/DC converters. This is a hands-on design role covering the full development lifecycle — from topology selection and simulation through to prototyping, test, and release to production. You'll work on compact, high-reliability power solutions where creepage, clearance, isolation, and efficiency at light load are everyday challenges rather than edge cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Own converter designs end-to-end: selecting and optimising topologies (flyback, resonant, LLC, push-pull or similar) for high-voltage, low-power applications.
- Design and specify magnetics, including HV transformer design with attention to insulation systems and parasitics.
- Perform analogue circuit design, control loop compensation, and worst-case analysis.
- Run simulations (SPICE, PLECS or equivalent) to validate designs before hardware.
- Conduct lab bring-up, debug, and characterisation of prototypes.
- Support EMC compliance and safety standards work (e.g. IEC 62368, IEC 60601, or sector-specific equivalents).
- Mentor junior engineers while contributing to design reviews and best practice across the team.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience), with 7+ years in power electronics design.
- Proven track record designing DC/DC converters at high voltage (hundreds of volts to multi-kV output) and low power.
- Strong grasp of HV design fundamentals: creepage/clearance, partial discharge, insulation coordination, corona effects.
- Hands-on magnetics design experience, particularly HV transformers.
- Confident in the lab: oscilloscopes, HV probes, network analysers, safe HV working practices.
- Solid analogue and control theory foundation; comfortable with both analogue and digitally controlled converters.
- Familiarity with wide-bandgap devices (SiC/GaN) advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £60k to £65k plus bonus/benefits.
- Genuine technical ownership on challenging, niche HV design problems.
- Career progression toward Principal/Staff Engineer or technical leadership.
If this Senior Power Electronics Engineer vacancy is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and contact information.
Senior Power Electronics Engineer in Chichester employer: Ampere Recruitment
As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at our innovative company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values technical excellence and collaboration. With competitive salaries and a clear pathway for career progression towards Principal or Staff Engineer roles, we offer a unique opportunity to tackle challenging high-voltage design problems while mentoring the next generation of engineers. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
