Electric Motor Performance Engineer

About magniX

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magni

X is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry. We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magni

X has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for over 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight. We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market. Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation.

The Electric Motor Performance Engineer is responsible for analyzing the electromagnetic components of electric motors and their performance. You will be responsible for the modelling and simulation of the electric motor performances using electromagnetic, thermal, control and life models of electric engine components.

• Technical
• Develop and validate computationally efficient electric motor performance models, including electromagnetic, thermal, control, and life models, and integrate them into powertrain and aircraft models.
• Develop multi-physics, multi-objective optimization packages using tools such as Maxwell 2D/3D, ANSYS Workbench, Motor-CAD, Opti Slang, and Twin Builder.
• Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and control modeling and analyses.
• Execute and integrate simulations as part of the specification and development process using models created or supplied by other areas.
• Perform electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.
• Mentorship
• Act as a liaison between motor design, power electronics, control and protection, energy storage system, and aircraft installation teams.
• Engineering Process
• Define test campaigns for electric engine performance validation.
• Contribute to test data processing and test reports.
• Prepare technical reports and simulation documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all design files, analysis, and test data in appropriate platforms identified by magni
  
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• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Support applications and testing teams using simulation to troubleshoot findings from real hardware.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with the focus on electrical machines and drive systems. A Master’s or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience with electromagnetic modelling of electrical machines with 3+ years of aerospace related experience.
• Expert in developing and validating electric engine performance models.
• Expert in computational tools and simulation software such as MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink, ANSYS Electronics Desktop, Motor-CAD, Opti Slang, and Twin Builder.

• Extensive experience in defining test campaigns for electric engine validation.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-physics and multi-objective optimization.
• Highly skilled in conducting electromagnetic and thermal modeling and analyses.
• Familiarity with electrical insulation system assessment for electric engines.
• Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry, particularly with electric propulsion systems, is highly desirable.

Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magni

X's location in Everett, Washington.

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

$150-$200k

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X utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Employment with magni

X is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

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