engineering
Posted Jan 26Power Electronics Engineer
Los Angeles, United StatesHybrid
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Python$124,000
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, certifiable subsystems.
- Model the electrical and power electronics systems in to our high fidelity Digital Twin for optimization of our hybrid mission profile.
- Perform topology selection trade studies. You'll Bring These
- responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements
- 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. Your mission
- experience working 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, coordination of protective devices. Hands-on
- experience with integration of propulsion and/or powertrain test stands, including instrumentation, controls, and mechanical assembly. Extensive
- experience with Altium/cadence/similar), circuit analysis (spice), gate driver design, and lab work (common tools like oscilloscopes, network analyzers) •
- Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, or PLECS.
- Strong knowledge of Avionics communication, ARINC, CAN, and Ethernet.
- Strong understanding of Microcontrollers, Multicore processors, Firmware Development, and digital power conversion. These
- Understanding of certification
- Knowledge of hardware design and airworthiness DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160.
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, underlying physics and specifications, along with best practices for design, and strategies. Hands on
- experience with Matlab/Simulink Auto Code Generation. Education
- Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics, or Power Systems. Base Pay Range: $124,000 — $216,000 USD
Experience
- 2+ years of professional
Additional details
- You will lead the design and integration of the hybrid propulsion, including but not limited to the inverters, motors, HV cables, with batteries, and in parallel with Turbomachinery.
- You will interface across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and flight control systems to deliver a fully integrated and certifiable hybrid Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU). Key
- This role is a Responsible Engineer (RE) who focuses on the integration of power electronics and high voltage electrical systems into our hybrid aircraft.
- Full ownership over design, fabrication, commissioning, and certification of the hybrid propulsion system.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems.