Heart Aerospace · 5 months ago
Power Electronics Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$124K/yr - $216K/yr
2+ years expHeart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane, and is seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join their Propulsion team. The role involves leading the design and integration of hybrid propulsion systems, including inverters, motors, and high voltage cables, while interfacing across various engineering disciplines to deliver a certifiable hybrid Electric Propulsion Unit.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
This role is a Responsible Engineer (RE) who focuses on the integration of power electronics and high voltage electrical systems into our hybrid aircraft
Full ownership over design, fabrication, commissioning, and certification of the hybrid propulsion system
Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, certifiable subsystems
Model the electrical and power electronics systems in to our high fidelity Digital Twin for optimization of our hybrid mission profile
Perform topology selection trade studies
Qualification
Required
2+ years of professional experience working with power electronics components
Strong experience in high voltage power electronics design (+800V) including AC/DC inverters, and DC/DC converters
Strong understanding of HV filter design, grounding analysis, coordination of protective devices
Hands-on experience with integration of propulsion and/or powertrain test stands, including instrumentation, controls, and mechanical assembly
Extensive experience with Altium/cadence/similar), circuit analysis (spice), gate driver design, and lab work (common tools like oscilloscopes, network analyzers)
Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, or PLECS
Strong knowledge of Avionics communication, ARINC, CAN, and Ethernet
Strong understanding of Microcontrollers, Multicore processors, Firmware Development, and digital power conversion
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics, or Power Systems
Preferred
Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25)
Knowledge of hardware design and airworthiness DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160
Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems
Working knowledge of EMI/EMC, underlying physics and specifications, along with best practices for design, and strategies
Hands on experience with Matlab/Simulink Auto Code Generation
Company
Heart Aerospace
Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.17MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesEuropean Innovation CouncilY Combinator
2024-02-01Series B· $107M
2023-01-01Series Unknown
2021-07-13Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Ben Stabler
Chief Technology Officer
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