Electric Propulsion Engineer
Core
Design, integration, and validation of electric propulsion systems for hydrofoiling vessels, balancing electromagnetic performance, thermal management, and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior IC electric propulsion engineer
Builds
Integrated electric propulsion units (motors, inverters, cooling, packaging) for hydrofoil vessels
Domain
Marine transport / Electric propulsion / Power electronics
Required skills
Electric motor design and optimization, Power electronics design, High-voltage DC architecture, Thermal management, Electromechanical packaging, CAD design and manufacturing drawings, Dynamometer testing, Hardware commissioning, PMSM control algorithms, Motor drive configuration
Preferred skills
Sensor integration, PCB design for power electronics, DC power grid design, Marine industry experience
Technologies
PMSM, Inverters, High-voltage DC, CAD, Dynamometers
Responsibilities
Design and optimize electric motors considering efficiency and reliability, Execute hardware commissioning including on-water testing, Collaborate with controls and mechanical engineers to optimize complete propulsion systems, Create production CAD and detailed manufacturing drawings, Balance electromagnetic, thermal, structural, and manufacturing requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC