Electric Motor Design Engineer

About the Company

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, commission, and certificate innovative cutting-edge electric motors for hybrid propulsion system
• Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, and certifiable subsystems
• Perform avionics-optimized electric motor topology trade studies
• Create 2D/3D CAD models of electric motors in drawing tools (e.g., Siemens NX)

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience designing high voltage, high power electric motors
• In depth understanding of permanent magnet motor design, principles, modeling, and analysis techniques
• Proficiency with JMAG, Ansys Maxwell, RMxpert, or MotorCAD
• Design and optimize electromagnetic active parts for manufacturing and certification
• Hands-on experience with integration of propulsion and/or powertrain test stands
• Strong understanding of electric motors manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of motor manufacturing, heat treatment, statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials
• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25)
• Knowledge of aerospace airworthiness standards, e.g. DO-254, and DO-160
• Ability to develop and maintain design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)