Equipment Engineer

Job Summary

As an equipment engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery‑powered aircraft that will enable the world to travel sustainably and efficiently.

Nidec, the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer, is pioneering electrification across industries. The Nidec‑Embraer joint venture focuses on the electrification of aircraft and the transition to net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ideal candidate exemplifies passion, enthusiasm and tenacity, and thrives on learning, exceeding expectations and solving complex technical issues.

As an Equipment Engineer, you play a crucial role in developing the Electric Engine Driver. Your responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the equipment‑level aspects of the Driver
• Flow down of system requirements to equipment requirements
• Definition of the Driver architecture
• Support lower‑level requirements capture (Hardware, Software and Firmware)
• Support mechanical engineers on equipment chassis design
• Oversight of Hardware, Software and Firmware activities to ensure successful equipment integration
• Integrate hardware, software and firmware
• Plan functional and environmental equipment tests
• Create test procedures
• Execute functional and environmental test procedures

• Experience with electronic product development and phase‑gate processes
• Experience in development of electromechanical propulsion or actuation systems
• Experience in development of high‑voltage motor control equipment
• Experience with development of safety‑critical controllers
• Experience with requirements‑based development, requirements management and V&V process
• Knowledge of embedded software and FPGA firmware development
• Experience with integration of hardware, software and firmware
• Experience with airworthiness certification requirements
• Experience with equipment‑level safety assessment
• Experience with ARP
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• Experience with DO‑254
• Experience with DO‑160
• Experience with IBM DOORS or JAMA
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
• Willingness to work with and travel to domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related field
• 7 years of experience in electronic product development

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.