Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead development, analysis and validation of advanced electrical power systems for high-power propulsion applications. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams to shape future electrical architectures and technology roadmaps for complex, safety-critical platforms. You’ll contribute to concept studies, simulations and technology demonstrations spanning kilowatts to multi-megawatt systems. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position at the forefront of electrification, with opportunities to influence architecture decisions and supplier collaborations. Hybrid working and clear career development opportunities complement the chance to work on cutting-edge programmes.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities
• Security clearance sponsorship where required
• Location flexibility across Derby, Bristol or West Midlands

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electrical power generation, conversion and distribution solutions
• Define system architectures, performance requirements and technical specifications
• Support concept studies, modelling, simulation, prototype development and technology demonstrations
• Assess system performance and integration across wider platform architectures
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders
• Lead technical problem-solving activities across complex projects
• Support development of engineering best practices, standards and processes
• Mentor and coach junior engineers where required
• Collaborate with suppliers, research partners and external stakeholders to support roadmaps and future capability development
• Help define future supply-chain capabilities for key electrical technologies

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified engineer in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Experience developing and integrating complex electrical power systems within a regulated engineering environment
• Strong understanding of electrical power generation, conversion and distribution architectures
• Experience producing technical requirements, specifications and engineering documentation
• Knowledge of power electronics and high-power electrical equipment integration
• Ability to assess electrical system performance at platform level and understand impacts on adjacent systems
• Experience across the full engineering lifecycle from concept through validation

• Stakeholder collaboration
• Technical leadership
• Mentoring and coaching
• Electrical power systems integration
• Power electronics
• High-voltage electrical networks

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