Powertrain Architect — Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
Core
Design and size hybrid-electric propulsion systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft, integrating combustion engines, electric motors, batteries, and thermal management to support vehicle-level optimization.
Role type
Senior IC powertrain architect (hybrid-electric propulsion)
Builds
Hybrid-electric powertrain architectures and models for eVTOL aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Hybrid-electric/turbo-electric propulsion design, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO), Electromagnetic sizing, Thermal management system sizing, Battery modeling, Python programming
Preferred skills
ANSYS Maxwell/Motor-CAD/JMAG, ANSYS Icepak/Fluent, Turboshaft/turbine integration
Technologies
ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG, ANSYS Icepak, Fluent, Python
Responsibilities
Evaluate and trade hybrid-electric powertrain architectures; Size electric motors and generators from first principles; Size thermal management system architecture; Generate performance and efficiency maps for motors and generators; Model battery charge and discharge behavior; Estimate thermal limits and duty cycles for powertrain components; Build powertrain models for vehicle-level MDO stack; Collaborate on packaging, weight, and integration of the powertrain stack.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC