Senior Systems Modeling Engineer
Core
Lead the development of physics-based models for electric propulsion systems (motors, inverters, gearboxes, propellers) to guide hardware design, thermal management, and control strategies for autonomous drone aircraft.
Role type
Senior Systems Modeling Engineer (Electric Propulsion)
Builds
Physics-based modeling frameworks and tools for aircraft simulation, hardware design, and fleet operations
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Propulsion / Autonomous Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Physics-based modeling, parameter identification, experimental design, quantitative analysis, trade studies, numerical methods, optimization, controls, object-oriented software design
Preferred skills
High-fidelity electromagnetic/thermal simulation, production telemetry analysis, complex electro-mechanical system modeling
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, Julia, Rust, ANSYS Motor-CAD, ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak
Responsibilities
Develop and validate multi-fidelity physics-based models of electric propulsion systems; Design and lead characterization campaigns for parameter identification and model validation; Drive engineering decisions through quantitative analysis and trade studies; Build and maintain modular, reusable modeling frameworks; Improve model fidelity by comparing predictions against lab and flight data; Partner with cross-functional teams to translate modeling insights into engineering decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
