Chief Engineer- Power Electronics

About Drive System Design

At Drive System Design, engineers don’t get pigeonholed - they work across an exceptionally broad and challenging portfolio of projects that span automotive, aerospace, marine, defense, commercial vehicle, and off‑highway sectors. Our teams design and develop next‑generation electric and hybrid systems for both vehicle propulsion and power generation. Using a simulation‑led, system‑level engineering approach, engineers are involved from concept through design, development, and in‑house testing. DSD offers the rare opportunity to build deep technical expertise while continuously expanding engineers' experience across diverse applications and markets.

Role Overview

Provide technical and strategic leadership in developing high-voltage power electronics systems from concept to production, while guiding programs, customers, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system architectures for inverters, converters, and charging systems
• Act as final authority on design decisions, trade-offs, and performance
• Lead design reviews across hardware, control, and system integration
• Guide control strategies, safety, EMC, and system validation
• Oversee multi-domain simulation and testing strategies
• Ensure safe operation of high-power laboratory environments
• Support proposals, customer engagement, and technical governance
• Drive long-term capability development and innovation
• Mentor engineers and build high-performance teams

Candidate Profile

• Deep experience in high-voltage power electronics systems delivery
• Expertise in semiconductors (SiC, IGBT, GaN) and converter topologies
• Strong knowledge of EMC, functional safety, and system integration
• Proven success leading large, complex engineering programs
• Strong customer-facing and commercial skills
• Structured, analytical problem-solving approach