The Role
Lead technical direction and hardware development for high-performance power electronics and motor drive systems. Design and optimize DC-DC converters, inverters, PCBs, and motor control algorithms; perform simulation, HIL testing, thermal and EMI/EMC management; integrate electromechanical systems; oversee prototyping, validation, failure analysis, and mentor engineering teams. Defense project experience required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Senior Technical Lead — Power Electronics
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite)
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Domain: Power Electronics, Hardware Design, Motor Drive Systems
About the Role
We are hiring in the advanced technology and engineering sector for a Senior Technical Lead – Power Electronics. This is a high-impact technical leadership role responsible for defining technical direction, driving advanced hardware design, and leading the development of next-generation power electronics systems for high-performance applications.
- Power Electronics Design
- DC-DC Converters, Inverters & Motor Drives
- Circuit Design & PCB Development (Altium Designer)
- Simulation & Modeling Tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice)
- Motor Control Algorithms (FOC – Field-Oriented Control, DTC – Direct Torque Control, Trapezoidal Control)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing & Validation
- Thermal & EMI/EMC Management
- Semiconductor Technologies
- System Integration (Electromechanical Systems)
- Defense Industry Project Experience (Mandatory)
Qualification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
Advanced certifications or a PhD is a plus.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Define and implement technical roadmaps for power electronics and hardware design
- Lead the design and optimization of advanced DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives for high-efficiency applications
- Drive advanced typologies for energy management, high-performance devices, and compact system designs
- Oversee circuit design and PCB development, ensuring signal integrity, thermal efficiency, and manufacturability
- Utilize simulation tools to model and analyze system behavior and validate designs
- Lead prototyping efforts, including power system validation and rapid iteration to meet system-level requirements
- Oversee integration of power electronics with motor systems and sensors in electro mechanical designs
- Conduct comprehensive hardware/software testing, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations and field testing
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, reliability benchmarks, and EMC/thermal performance requirements
- Develop and optimize advanced motor control algorithms
- Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for continuous system improvement
- Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to align power electronics design with overall system requirements
Must have prior experience working on Defense sector projects — this is a hard requirement, not preferred.
- Power Electronics Design
- DC-DC Converters, Inverters & Motor Drives
- Circuit Design & PCB Development (Altium Designer)
- Simulation & Modeling Tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice)
- Motor Control Algorithms (FOC – Field-Oriented Control, DTC – Direct Torque Control, Trapezoidal Control)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing & Validation
- Thermal & EMI/EMC Management
- Semiconductor Technologies
- System Integration (Electromechanical Systems)
- Defense Industry Project Experience (Mandatory)
Skills Required
- 12+ years relevant experience
- Prior experience on Defense sector projects
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field
- Power Electronics Design
- Design and optimization of DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor drives
- Circuit design and PCB development using Altium Designer
- Simulation and modeling with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice
- Motor control algorithms (FOC, DTC, Trapezoidal Control)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and validation
- Thermal management and EMI/EMC mitigation
- Knowledge of semiconductor technologies
- System integration of electromechanical systems
- Technical leadership and mentorship experience
- Advanced certifications or PhD
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What We Do
TalentOne is a UAE-based recruitment and staffing partner and a PureHealth asset. It connects skilled professionals with businesses and provides customized workforce solutions, including recruiting, payroll and administrative support, medical licensing, PRO services, and call-center/customer-service staffing. The company uses technology, AI, data analysis, and industry knowledge to make hiring efficient while helping employers build teams and candidates advance their careers.
