Power Electronics 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

• Lead the design and integration of hybrid propulsion, including inverters, motors, and HV cables
• Act as Responsible Engineer focusing on power electronics and high voltage electrical systems integration
• Take full ownership over design, fabrication, commissioning, and certification of the hybrid propulsion system
• Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, certifiable subsystems
• Model electrical and power electronics systems in a high fidelity Digital Twin
• Perform topology selection trade studies

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics or Power Systems
• 2+ years of professional experience with power electronics components
• Strong experience in high voltage power electronics design (+800V) including AC/DC inverters and DC/DC converters
• Strong understanding of HV filter design, grounding analysis, and coordination of protective devices
• Hands-on experience with propulsion or powertrain test stands, instrumentation, and controls
• Extensive experience with Altium, Cadence, or similar, and circuit analysis (Spice)
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, or PLECS
• Strong knowledge of Avionics communication (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet)
• Strong understanding of Microcontrollers, Multicore processors, Firmware Development, and digital power conversion

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25)
• Knowledge of hardware design and airworthiness DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160
• Working knowledge of EMI/EMC design and strategies
• Hands on experience with Matlab/Simulink Auto Code Generation