Senior Electric Motor Propulsion Engineer
Core
Model, architect, optimize, and refine electric propulsion systems (motors, ESCs, propellers) for autonomous drones.
Role type
Senior IC electric motor propulsion engineer
Builds
Electric propulsion systems for autonomous drones
Domain
Aerospace / Electric propulsion
Required skills
electric motor modeling, finite element method (FEM), motor thermal modeling, electric motor loss characterization, motor control theory, ESC integration, PMSM design, system engineering
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 certification, construction and manufacturing techniques for outrunner PMSMs (~500W class)
Technologies
FEM, thermal simulation tools, motor control algorithms
Responsibilities
Develop test plans and perform measurements for motor loss characterization, create simulation models for thermal development, integrate and optimize propulsion systems with motor control teams, design innovative motor technologies, optimize performance, efficiency, and size of propulsion systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
