Electronics Engineer
Ionate
Design, develop, test high‑power grid‑connected power electronics and PCBs
7 days ago ago
£55,000 - £65,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
51 Employees
Service Specialisms
Hardware‑Software Integration
Smart Grid Engineering
Power Electronics
Real‑Time Monitoring & Control
Renewables Integration
Transformer Design
AI‑Enabled Grid Optimisation
Sector Specialisms
Electricity Grids
Wind Generation
Solar & Storage
Grid-Scale Solar
Grid-Scale Storage
Role
What you would be doing
hardware design
pcb assembly
power converters
test validation
documentation
team collaboration
- Design, simulate, implement, test, verify and troubleshoot electronic hardware, circuitry and components used for power converters, controllers and auxiliary hardware.
- Be involved hands-on with hardware design and validation respecting safety, quality, and international standards, whilst working to clear timelines.
- Contribute to build and test efforts, including electrical panel assemblies, wiring looms, soldering, and PCB rework.
- Contribute to the development of high-power converters and controllers for grid-connected applications.
- Create and maintain documentation such as requirements, design descriptions, testing plans and testing reports.
- Develop high-reliability PCB assemblies, suitable for high-volume production.
- Work to clear timescales and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time, with ambitious product targets.
- Actively participate in technical development and testing across a multi-disciplinary team including power electronics designers, mechanical engineers, control & software engineers.
What you bring
spice
altium
matlab
power electronics
emc/emi
electrical degree
- Experience using tools including SPICE, Altium, MATLAB.
- Experience in power electronics converters (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC)
- Experience in electronics design, ideally in high power applications
- An understanding of best practices related to thermomechanical design.
- Design experience for low noise, mixed signal systems.
- Testing experience working with voltages up to 1kV.
- Communication skills enabling you to work with various teams across the globe.
- Experience conducting laboratory and site-based testing using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, load banks etc.
- Experience designing systems fit for large scale manufacturing and production.
- Good understanding of electronic and electrical components and their principles
- Experience designing systems to meet EMC/EMI standards and testing commercially ready systems for UL/TUV certification.
- Degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering or equivalent
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required for testing/commissioning.
- Experience in electronics circuit modelling and simulation.
- Good understanding of signal processing and passive/active filter designs
- Career Development: It's important to us that you have the opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth. You will receive an annual budget for professional development and work with your team to set and reach goals every year.
- Slow travel: We believe in a low carbon future, so if you wish to travel by a lower carbon method - but it takes much longer than flying - we will give you an extra 2 slow travel days per year.
- Company pension: a flexible, and sustainable pension product to help you plan for your future.
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance: From day one, we provide you with full, comprehensive private medical and dental cover through Bupa. You also have the option to add any dependents to your cover. Please ask us for more details.
- Flexible working schedules: You will have the flexibility for work-from-home arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about this.
- Employee Option Plan: You get equity in IONATE, so as we succeed so do you.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Low carbon travel is important for everyone, so we have in place a cycle scheme to help you purchase a bicycle.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to reshape the energy landscape, the company combines engineering excellence with cutting-edge technology to create impactful, sustainable energy solutions.
- The company specializes in the design and implementation of energy infrastructure, working across multiple sectors including energy, utilities, water resources, and transportation.
- It has delivered a wide range of high-profile projects, from renewable energy solutions to large-scale infrastructure projects, across various industries.
- Known for leveraging innovative technology to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and increase sustainability for clients in both the private and public sectors.
- The company’s work spans both local and global markets, ensuring that its solutions are adaptable to a range of geographical and operational contexts.
- The company’s commitment to innovation sets it apart, offering customized solutions that integrate the latest developments in clean energy and smart technology.
- A forward-thinking company, it continues to expand its reach and capability to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving energy sector.
- “Optimal by design” – delivering superior performance that is reliable and cost‑effective
- “Minimise Losses” – reducing energy wasted during distribution
- “More Renewables” – enabling increased integration of wind and solar generation
- “Increase Capacity” – delivering more electricity through existing infrastructure
- “Maximum Flexibility” – providing dynamic control to continually adapt to situations
- “Perfect Power Quality” – improving efficiency and lifetime of equipment
- “Visibility” – offering real‑time monitoring and control at the electricity grid‑edge
- “Together we will achieve … a flexible, affordable, and reliable backbone” (emphasis on collaboration toward robust power systems)
6% reduction
Distribution Loss Reduction
Hybrid Intelligent Transformer technology significantly reduces energy waste in distribution systems by minimizing power loss during transmission.
33% capacity increase
Distributed Energy Resources
Enables greater integration of renewable energy sources like solar panels and supports the adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps.
25% more power
Network Efficiency
Enhances existing energy infrastructure to deliver more power without the need for costly upgrades, improving grid reliability.
Minimal hardware need
Capital Expenditure Reduction
Designs solutions that reduce reliance on additional physical infrastructure, lowering both upfront costs and long-term environmental impact.
- Targets net‑zero CO₂ through enabling the decarbonisation and decentralisation of energy systems
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