Power Systems Engineer

Senior Power Systems Engineer 
Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer with expertise in Power Integrity (PI) to support the development of advanced, high-performance electrical systems for aerospace, defence, communications, and other mission-critical applications.

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the complete lifecycle of electrical power systems, from requirements development and architecture definition through design, verification, testing, operational support, and anomaly resolution. You will play a key role in ensuring robust power delivery, system reliability, and overall electrical performance in complex, high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Requirements

  • Develop and maintain unit- and subsystem-level technical requirements.
  • Lead engineering trade studies, architecture development activities, and interface definition efforts.
  • Support system-level integration activities and ensure alignment between electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.
  • Contribute to system design reviews and technical decision-making processes.

Design & Analysis

  • Support detailed electrical design activities, including review and development of:
    • Schematics
    • PCB layouts
    • Technical drawings
    • Bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Perform electrical and power system analyses, including:
    • Power Integrity (PI)
    • Transient analysis
    • Worst-case circuit analysis
    • Derating analysis
    • Voltage drop analysis
    • Grounding and bonding analysis
  • Conduct DC, AC, and transient PI assessments, including:
    • IR drop analysis
    • Impedance target validation
    • Load-step response analysis
    • Resonance identification and mitigation
  • Develop and optimize decoupling strategies using bulk, ceramic, and embedded capacitance solutions across multiple frequency ranges.
  • Analyze and improve Power Distribution Network (PDN) performance and robustness.

Verification & Validation

  • Define and execute PDN validation plans, including:
    • Impedance measurements
    • Load-step testing
    • Noise characterization
    • Performance verification
  • Plan and lead acceptance, qualification, and verification testing activities.
  • Develop test procedures, support equipment requirements, and test documentation.
  • Oversee test execution and generate detailed technical reports.

Operational Support & Problem Solving

  • Lead failure investigations and support root-cause analysis activities.
  • Investigate electrical anomalies identified during development, testing, manufacturing, or operational phases.
  • Support corrective action implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Review operational performance data and provide technical recommendations for system improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power system architecture, design, and analysis.
  • Familiarity with power system components such as:
    • Batteries
    • Power conversion hardware
    • Power distribution systems
    • Electrical interconnects and harnessing
    • Renewable or distributed power generation technologies
  • Experience with Power Distribution Network (PDN) simulation and analysis tools such as:
    • Keysight PIPro
    • Cadence Sigrity
    • Ansys SIwave
    • SPICE-based simulation environments
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, work packages, or engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience in electrical power systems design, development, and verification within aerospace, defence, telecommunications, semiconductor, automotive, energy, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a focus on Power Electronics, Power Systems, or Electrical Energy Conversion.
  • Experience developing and validating complex Power Distribution Networks (PDNs).
  • Knowledge of high-reliability electronics design methodologies and industry standards.
  • Experience supporting products through development, qualification, production, and operational deployment phases.
  • Familiarity with mission-critical or safety-critical electrical systems.

Key Skills

  • Power Integrity (PI)
  • PDN Design & Optimization
  • Signal & Power Analysis
  • Electrical System Architecture
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • System Verification & Validation
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Technical Problem Solving
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation