Power Electronics Engineer

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to design, implement and test motor control units to meet the system and equipment requirements and to a certifiable standard for aerospace applications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support and contribute to the inverter and converter power development
• Contribute to reviewing specifications

• Contribute to design reviews

• Supporting the safety case (ARP4754A/DO254) of the system

• Design, develop, debug and validate power electronics for use in inverter and converter products for aerospace applications

• Conduct simulation and evaluation of EMC, power and thermal models

• Undertake schematic capture, PCB layout design and manufacturing support

• Evaluate component lifetime, limits and derating

• Support EMC testing and the development of technical files

• Generate internal and external documentation including designs, analysis, simulation and reviews

• Contribute to developing the electronics / hardware departments technologies, capabilities, facilities, and processes

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a demonstratable level of relevant industrial experience

• Previous proven experience working in a relevant industry

• Demonstrated track record of engineering ability in a power electronics discipline

• Knowledge of power electronic devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, wideband gap devices, capacitors, current sensors)

• Previous experience of electronic component selection and characterisation

• Previous experience of modelling, simulation and analysis of power devices for inverter systems

• Previous proven experience in power electronics design, including schematic layout, PCB layout, component selection

• Ability to perform design analysis, including worst-case, tolerance, thermal, and stress

• Competent in the use of ECAD tools including Mathcad, Simulink, Schematic, PCB, Modelling, Simulation

• Experience designing for EMC compliance and best practices

• Experienced in Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacture (DFM)

• Experience developing products that comply with functional safety standards (such as ARP4754A/DO254 / ISO 26262)

• Experience working with high voltage, high current, or high-energy systems, following safe systems of work

• Ability to interface with customers and suppliers with the ability to present information, detail requirements and understand issues

• Ability to generate documentation to a high standard for internal and external customers

• Passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes and making a positive impact
• Takes ownership and accountability for commitments and results
• Builds trust through integrity, openness and professionalism
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team success
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a growing business
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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