Principal Systems Engineer, IONATE

• Master’s Degree in engineering, ideally within Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Controls or a related field
• Extensive experience in grid-connected inverters is required
• Solid background in a highly technical environment, progressing from concept design to prototyping and mass production; Full product lifecycle experience is essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, including systems architecture, environmental factors, systems modelling and analysis, integration, verification, and validation
• Experience with EMI/EMC design and demonstrated evidence of compliance
• Proficiency in developing capabilities within hardware and software constraints
• Ability to model system performance and identify limitations
• Experience in planning and conducting factory and site acceptance tests
• The ability to evaluate electrical drawings, logic diagrams, and mechanical schematics
• Proficiency with tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Miro is desirable
• Strong project management skills, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
• Ability to create and maintain essential documentation
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present and collaborate across all project phases
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to secure the right outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
• Hands-on approach to design and problem-solving
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required

Desirable

• Our team is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer who will be responsible for all systems related activities such as requirements management, technical risk assessments, cross discipline system integration, stakeholder management and product delivery to build our cutting-edge Hybrid Intelligent Transformers
• Reporting to the Head of Product and requiring experience working with systems design, integration and testing, you will play a key role in developing and implementing new designs and taking concepts through to commercial product for customers
• You will need an innovative approach to engineering with well-grounded reasoning and experience, collaborating with an international multi-disciplinary team to deliver IONATE’s HIT technology
• Plan and lead systems engineering activities, including technical investigations, requirements management, system integration, testing, stakeholder management, and the implementation of technical roadmaps
• Act as a key technical leader, providing hands-on expertise across all projects while building and leading a future team of systems engineers as the business grows
• Lead and engage in in-depth technical discussions, collaborating closely with transformer, power electronics, electrical, embedded, control, and software engineers to deliver a cohesive, tightly integrated product
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across engineering teams
• Design and integrate new functionalities into existing systems
• Enhance the capabilities and performance of in-service systems
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems that meet technical requirements while staying within budget and schedule constraints
• Conduct cost and functional performance trade-offs to evaluate proposed solutions
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards such as UKCA, CE, UL, IEC and IEEE certifications
• Plan, design, and conduct testing and trials to validate equipment functionality and performance
• Perform root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration and evaluation activities
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions, even with limited information or guidance
• Develop new processes and procedures to enable efficient and effective engineering workflows
• Assess, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvements in product reliability, manufacturability, maintenance, and cost efficiency, aligning with the technical product roadmap
• Work closely with key suppliers and partners to ensure high standards of materials and manufacturing are maintained in a cost-effective manner
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to successfully deliver projects and large-scale orders to the highest standards

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home options
• Competitive salary

Total funding: $22.6m

IONATE claims that electrical transformers, which have remained the same for the last century, are no longer fit for purpose as power systems look to shift to more efficient, low emissions electricity.