ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies, fast-tracking high-technology autonomous systems including unmanned aerial systems, precision loitering munitions, cruise missiles, and guided artillery munitions. We are seeking a Principal Engineer – Power Electronics E&E to define technical roadmaps and lead advanced power electronics design for next-generation defense systems.
About the Role – Power Electronics Leadership for Autonomous Defense Systems
Core Focus: DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives for high-efficiency defense applications
Design Tools: Altium Designer for PCB development, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and LTspice for simulation
Control Systems: Advanced control algorithms including FOC, DTC, and trapezoidal control
Systems Focus: Machine design integrating power electronics with motor systems and sensors
Application: Medium Endurance/High Altitude UAS, precision munitions, and cruise missile systems
Career Growth & Advanced Defense Technology Impact
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi – a growing hub for advanced defense and autonomous systems development
Executive-Level Impact: Define technical roadmaps shaping power electronics strategy at EDGE
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on genuinely novel autonomous systems including loitering munitions and UAS
Career Growth: Build a principal-level career in one of the most advanced defense technology programs in the region
Position Overview
This Principal Engineer – Power Electronics E&E role defines and implements technical roadmaps for power electronics and hardware design, leading the design and optimization of advanced DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives for high-efficiency applications. You will oversee circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer, utilize simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS to model system behaviors, lead prototyping and validation efforts, oversee machine design integrating power electronics with motor systems, conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing, and develop advanced control algorithms for electric drives.
Why This Role Matters: As Principal Engineer – Power Electronics E&E, you define the technical direction for power electronics powering next-generation autonomous defense systems, including UAS, precision munitions, and cruise missiles, apply deep expertise in advanced converter, inverter, and motor drive design to genuinely novel, high-performance applications, lead prototyping and validation efforts that bring cutting-edge defense technology from concept to field-ready systems, develop sophisticated control algorithms including Field-Oriented Control and Direct Torque Control, and hold executive-level technical influence within one of the region’s most advanced defense engineering organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and implement technical roadmaps for power electronics and hardware design
- Provide strategic direction for integrating simulation tools, circuit design, and prototyping workflows
Power Electronics Design & Optimization
- Lead the design and optimization of advanced DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives
- Drive advanced topologies tailored for energy management, high-performance devices, and compact designs
- Oversee circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer, ensuring signal integrity and thermal efficiency
Simulation, Prototyping & Testing
- Utilize MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and LTspice to model and analyze system behaviors
- Lead prototyping efforts, including validation of power systems and rapid iteration
- Conduct comprehensive testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and field testing
System Integration & Control
- Oversee machine design projects, integrating power electronics with motor systems and sensors
- Ensure cohesive operation of hardware, software, and control algorithms in electromechanical systems
- Oversee seamless integration addressing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), thermal performance, and reliability
- Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms including trapezoidal control, FOC, and DTC
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
- Advanced certifications or a PhD in Power Electronics is a plus
Experience Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in power electronics design, system integration, and validation
- Proven expertise designing and optimizing converters, inverters, and motor drive systems for complex applications
Technical Skills
- Power electronics design and modeling/simulation tools
- Circuit and PCB design (Altium Designer)
- Control systems, thermal and EMI/EMC management
- Semiconductor technologies
About ADVANCED CONCEPTS
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. The organization is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost-effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
Career Excellence: Lead power electronics strategy for cutting-edge autonomous defense systems at an executive level in Abu Dhabi.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Power Electronics Engineers: With 15+ years designing converters, inverters, and motor drives
- Defense/Aerospace Systems Engineers: Experienced with autonomous systems and precision munitions
- Control Systems Specialists: Skilled in FOC, DTC, and advanced electric drive control
- PCB/Circuit Design Experts: Proficient with Altium Designer and simulation tools like PLECS and LTspice
- Executive-Level Technical Leaders: Ready to define power electronics strategy at a leading defense organization
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