Archer56
Propulsion Controls Engineer, Motor / Power Electronics
San Jose, California, United States
No sponsorship$144k-$198kDetected 5 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsDO-178DO-254Systems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsSimulinkLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems using embedded C code.
- Develop and optimize resonant converter control designs to maximize power efficiency and system reliability.
- Integrate and validate power electronics components, with a focus on DC-DC converters, within propulsion systems.
- Document technical designs, test results, and software iterations while adhering to aerospace development processes.
- Support the integration and testing of propulsion systems during prototype development and flight test phases.
- Strong knowledge of resonant converter control design and its application in high-efficiency power systems.
- Expertise in power electronics, particularly DC-DC converter design and implementation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering, ideally in electric propulsion or power electronics.
- Proficiency in writing and debugging embedded C code for real-time applications.
- Experience with validation techniques, including simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and HIL testing.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, CAN).
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative team environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with electric propulsion systems for aerospace or electric vehicle applications.
- Knowledge of motor control, battery management systems, or high-voltage power electronics.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) for safety-critical systems.
- Proficiency in Python or C++ for scripting, automation, or data analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Compensation
- For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000.
Company info
- Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.
- We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
- Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success.
- We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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