Senior Motor Test Engineer - Powertrain
Core
Characterize electric motors, propulsion systems, and actuators to validate performance, reliability, and design decisions for autonomous drone logistics hardware.
Role type
Senior IC motor test engineer (powertrain)
Builds
Electric propulsion and actuation hardware for autonomous delivery drones
Domain
Aerospace / Electric propulsion / Powertrain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electric motor characterization, propulsion system evaluation, actuator testing, root cause analysis, test fixture development, Python programming, FEA validation, thermal analysis, dynamic response testing, manufacturing test strategy
Preferred skills
structural dynamics testing, automated data acquisition pipeline development, wear-out mechanism analysis
Technologies
Python, BLDC motors, dynamometers, thrust stands, accelerometers, strain gauges
Responsibilities
Conduct electromechanical characterization of BLDC motors and propulsion systems; define test specifications for efficiency, thermal, and torque performance; perform root cause analysis on field failures; develop automated test scripts and data acquisition pipelines; partner with design and manufacturing teams to translate test evidence into product changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC