Propulsion Controls Engineer, Motor / Power Electronics
Core
Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems in all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Role type
Propulsion Controls Engineer (Motor / Power Electronics)
Builds
Control algorithms for electric propulsion systems, resonant converter designs, and integrated power electronics components.
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Embedded C programming, Resonant converter control design, DC-DC converter design, Simulation (MATLAB/Simulink), Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, Microcontroller programming, Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN)
Preferred skills
Electric propulsion system experience, Motor control, Battery management systems, High-voltage power electronics, Aerospace standards (DO-178C, DO-254), Python/C++ scripting
Technologies
Embedded C, MATLAB/Simulink, I2C, SPI, CAN
Responsibilities
Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems using embedded C code; Develop and optimize resonant converter control designs; Integrate and validate power electronics components; Conduct simulations, HIL testing, and system validation; Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams; Document technical designs and test results; Support integration and testing during prototype and flight test phases.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)