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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Motor Controller Design

Job in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, 93116, USA
Listing for: SOGECLAIR
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We seek a Sr. Electrical Engineer specializing in brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller design for aerospace applications. This role advances company capabilities by developing new products and improving the value of current products, with a strong focus on compliance, reliability, and airworthiness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Lead for electronic circuit development, working cross-functionally with systems engineering and mechanical engineering teams
  • Design, model, and develop motor control systems for electrically operated aerospace pumping systems, including both low- and high-voltage applications (28 VDC, 270 VDC, 115V–400

    Hz AC)
  • Develop electronic system architectures and detailed circuit designs in accordance with customer requirements and aerospace standards (RTCA/DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, AS9100, IPC-A-610 Class
    3)
  • Lead formal design reviews, configuration control processes, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and airworthiness
  • Develop and execute qualification, functional, and environmental test plans to verify design integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Apply motor control theory, including Hall-effect commutation strategies, gate driver design, and protection circuitry
  • Utilize electronic design tools:
    Altium Designer, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE for schematic capture, simulation, and analysis
  • Troubleshoot and validate motor control system requirements, diagnose deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
  • Draft and release specifications for suppliers, manage sub-tier suppliers, and oversee PCBA manufacturing processes for compliance
  • Document and communicate technical findings, test procedures, and results in accordance with aerospace standards
  • Participate in product certification, compliance audits, and support airworthiness documentation
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years
  • Extensive experience in BLDC motor control systems, power electronics, and aerospace product development
  • Demonstrated experience with motor controller design and system integration
  • Proven track record in product development, compliance testing, and formal design reviews in regulated aerospace environments
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of AC and DC motors, power stage design, gate drivers, and protection circuitry
  • Proficiency in electronic design and simulation tools (Altium, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE)
  • Experience with PCBA manufacturing, supplier management, and compliance with IPC-A-610 Class 3
  • Strong teamwork, leadership, and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at technical documentation and reporting
  • Background in aerospace engineering and thermal control systems preferred
  • Position is subject to ITAR restrictions
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Office and laboratory environment. Ability to sit, concentrate, and operate standard office and lab equipment for extended periods.
Tools Used
  • Personal computer and software (Microsoft Office, Solid Works, Altium, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE).
  • Standard office and laboratory equipment.
What's in it for you
  • Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
  • Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
  • Paid Time Off per year
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