Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer

Saab Seaeye Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Fareham seeks a Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer to oversee the full lifecycle of power conversion and transmission solutions. The role requires significant experience in power electronics, knowledge of power transmission protocols, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have hands-on experience with power systems and a proactive mindset. This position offers opportunities for innovation and personal growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Workforce screening activities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Power Electronics.
• Experience with AC and DC power transmission.
• Hands-on experience with power switching devices.
• Experience in filter design and implementation.
• Knowledge of thermal management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop bespoke power conversion solutions.
• Lead technical authority for power projects.
• Coordinate project activities with small teams.
• Implement product designs and ensure delivery.
• Manage multi-km power cable solutions.

Skills

Power Electronics

Power Transmission Knowledge

System Level Integration

Digital Design Concepts

Analogue Design Concepts

Tools

Simulation Packages

Modeling Tools

Job description

Lead Power Electronics Design Engineer page is loaded## Lead Power Electronics Design Engineerlocations: Fareham Hampshire - Saab Seaeye, Trilogy 1, Concorde Way, Segensworthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 22, 2026 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ\_39625**Introduction**Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.**What you will be part of:**Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world..**The Role:**This role will be a part of our Saab Seaeye business in Fareham.In this role you will take responsibility for the full-lifecycle design and development of bespoke power conversion and transmission solutions in line with the company’s business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. As Lead Engineer you will act as Technical Authority for concurrent power projects: from in-house designs to outsourced specification and management.**Key Responsibilities:**The role seeks an engineer with excellent knowledge of power architectures, transmission, conversion and distribution, whilst having an appreciation for the real-world subtleties involved in creating robust and reliable power systems. You may be working on anything from large-scale power conversion products, efficient cabled transmission designs all the way through to motor drives and low voltage converters. Our voltages range from 24V to 5000V with powers from 500W to 250kW.You will be responsible for the successful design, implementation and delivery into our products. This may include technically leading small multi-disciplinary teams and therefore the candidate must show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills. A product-focussed mindset is essential: taking a view across the different engineering disciplines to deliver the most appropriate solution. Our products provide unique challenges in designing non-conventional solutions which can meet size, weight and efficiency demands.**Qualifications and Skills:***Essential:** Significant Experience in Power Electronics* Full-lifecycle experience: from concept to tested solution* Self-starter: taking the lead and having a proactive mindset* Excellent theoretical knowledge backed up by proven hands-on experience* Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, applied to multi-km cabled solutions* Proven Knowledge of DC converter topologies: Buck/Boost/Flyback/LLC/Full-Bridge* Proven Knowledge of AC converter techniques: single phase/multiphase, power factor correction* Experience of power converter product design AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverters* Experience working with power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and associated drive circuitry* Experience working with voltages up to 5kV and multi-kW powers* Experience in designing or specifying custom transformer and magnetic components* Experience using modelling and simulation packages* Experience in both digital and analogue design concepts* Experience of filter design and implementation* Experience designing/specifying control systems for power conversion* Knowledge of thermal management techniques* Knowledge of design-for-compliance* Experience developing requirements specifications and test procedures* Experience of System level integration and testing*Desirable:** High Voltage Experience up to 5kV* Thermal modelling experience* Motor design principles and control techniques* Embedded-C programming*By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.*We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 26,100 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality.Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.