Heartaerospace

Heartaerospace

Power Electronics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$216kDetected 34 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAltiumCadenceAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-178DO-254Electrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsControlsSimulinkLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, certifiable subsystems.
  • Perform topology selection trade studies.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience working with power electronics components.
  • 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.
  • Strong experience in high voltage power electronics design (+800V) including AC/DC inverters, and DC/DC converters.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems.
  • Hands on experience with Matlab/Simulink Auto Code Generation.
  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics, or Power Systems.
  • Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25).

Compensation

  • $124,000 - $216,000 USD

Company info

  • We are seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our Propulsion team.
  • 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.

This listing is sourced directly from Heartaerospace's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.