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