Electric Motor Performance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry. We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for over 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight. We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market. Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation.

About the role: The Electric Motor Performance Engineer is responsible for analyze the electromagnetic components of electric motors and its performance. You will be responsible for the modelling and simulation of the electric motor performances using electromagnetic, thermal, control and life models of electric engine components.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Technical

• Develop and validate computationally efficient electric motor performance models, including electromagnetic, thermal, control, and life models, and integrate them into powertrain and aircraft models.
• Develop multi-physics, multi-objective optimization packages using tools such as Maxwell 2D/3D, ANSYS Workbench, Motor-CAD, OptiSlang, and Twin Builder.
• Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and control modeling and analyses.
• Execute and integrate simulations as part of the specification and development process using models created or supplied by other areas.
• Perform electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.

1. Mentorship

• Act as a liaison between motor design, power electronics, control and protection, energy storage system, and aircraft installation teams.

1. Engineering Process

• Define test campaigns for electric engine performance validation.
• Contribute to test data processing and test reports.
• Prepare technical reports and simulation documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all design files, analysis, and test data in appropriate platforms identified by magniX.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support applications and testing teams using simulation to troubleshoot findings from real hardware.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with the focus on electrical machines and drive systems. A Master’s or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience with electromagnetic modelling of electrical machines with 3+ years of aerospace related experience.
• Expert in developing and validating electric engine performance models.
• Expert in computational tools and simulation software such as MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink, ANSYS Electronics Desktop, Motor-CAD, OptiSlang, and Twin Builder.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in defining test campaigns for electric engine validation.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-physics and multi-objective optimization.
• Highly skilled in conducting electromagnetic and thermal modeling and analyses.
• Familiarity with electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.
• Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry, particularly with electric propulsion systems, is highly desirable.

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington .

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range: $150-$200k

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.