Odys Aviation · 2 months ago
Sr. Power Electronics Engineer [Hardware]
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOdys Aviation is focused on building safe, sustainable aircraft to enhance regional travel efficiency. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will design and optimize high-voltage power electronics systems for their UAV and eVTOL programs, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive hardware development.
AerospaceAir TransportationCommercial
Responsibilities
Design & Develop high-voltage(400-800VDC) inverters, converters, motor controllers, power filters, and gate drivers for aircraft propulsion
End-to-end hardware development, including characterization of high-power switching devices, designing double-pulse test setups, optimizing DC bulk capacitor selection, and developing thermal management and fault protection strategies
Perform high-fidelity simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE to validate and optimize hardware designs
Integrate hardware with embedded controllers, ensuring robust gate driver design, PMSM motor control, and real-time system monitoring
Ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards (ARP4754B, DO-178C, DO-254) and document design decisions for regulatory approval
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to test, troubleshoot, and refine designs through iterative prototyping
Lead hands-on validation efforts, including lab testing, debugging, and system integration with propulsion and flight hardware
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing high-voltage power electronics
Deep expertise in SiC MOSFET-based inverter/converter design, gate driver circuitry, and HV system protection
Strong understanding of PMSM motor control, embedded systems, and fault detection & mitigation
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and SPICE for powertrain analysis
Ability to work independently, meet critical milestones, and drive projects from concept to hardware validation
Preferred
Experience in aerospace or eVTOL powertrain development and familiarity with aircraft certification processes
Expertise in DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware) compliance in regulated environments
Strong background in HV system protection strategies, fault handling, and EMI mitigation
Experience developing advanced control algorithms for PMSMs and high-performance electric motors
Track record of delivering production-ready power electronics in cross-functional engineering teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to drive data-driven decisions
Company
Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation is an aircraft startup making hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
Nova Threshold
2025-10-09Series A· $26M
2022-02-10Seed· $12.4M
2021-08-18Pre Seed
Leadership Team
James Dorris
Co-Founder, CEO
Oliver Reinhardt
Head of Design Organization
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