Power Electronics Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • £24.55 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
Are you looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA deliver cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world and our Power Electronics team is critical to the development of these products.Key skills required for this rolePower Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Design, Power, Circuit Design, Prototyping, Actuation Systems, Electronics Test, Integration/ Design, Defence, AC, DC, TransformersImportantPosition subject to security clearance and proof of 5-year UK residency.Job descriptionThe opportunity:As a member of the Power Electronics team, you'll play an integral part in delivering the power electronics that control our Actuation Systems - driving and controlling motors that manoeuvre fins and ultimately provide controlled movement to our products.You will use your experience to support circuit design, prototyping, testing and integration/design proving of hardware needed for motor control, feedback loops and general control system support during flight.Your role will cover activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to certification and supporting transition to production. You will operate in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality, cost and rate targets by working closely with wide ranging stakeholders as part of multi-disciplinary teams.What we're looking for from you:
  • Ideally, degree qualified ​with a demonstrable good solid background and experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for team working and collaboration.
  • Experience of working in high integrity industries where stringent safety and security constraints are ingrained; therefore possessing an appreciation for MBDA's responsibility to deliver excellence, at every level.
  • Proven experience in power electronics along with the experience and commitment to designing excellent solutions.
What we can offer you:
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

Matchtech Group