Wing
Senior Motor Architect
Palo Alto, California · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$211k-$224kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Wing is looking for a Senior Motor Architect to join our Hardware team.
- This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA.
- In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge electromagnetic theory and high-volume production, directly influencing the efficiency, power density, and reliability of our aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of Wing's high-performance electric motors to optimize motor efficiency, power density, and electromechanical characteristics.
- Evaluate, select materials and designs to improve performance while balancing cost and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team and contract manufacturers to develop scalable production processes using Design for Manufacturing principles.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team and contract manufacturers to develop manufacturing QA tests and procedures.
- Drive the testing and validation, working with other engineers to verify motor performance.
- Identify and implement emerging motor technologies and develop and maintain the product roadmap.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and testing of electric motors (such as brushless DC (BLDC) or permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM)) in a production-oriented environment, including transitioning designs from R&D to manufacturing.
- Strong technical communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electromagnetics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Applied experience with electric motor topologies, magnetic circuit design, electromagnetics, and the integration of motors with Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), motor drives, or high-power electronics.
Nice to have
- Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics.
- Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution.
- Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes.
- If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Compensation
- $211,000 - $224,000 USD
Benefits
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits.
Equal opportunity
- Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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