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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 days ago

Staff Magnetic Engineer (Motor/Generator Design)

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Staff Magnetic Engineer (Motor/Generator Design) to test and analyze advanced electromagnetic/electromechanical components for unmanned air vehicles.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design and development, documenting, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of DC motors and/or generators for new and legacy designs

Lead the complete life cycle of electric motor and/or generator assemblies, including definition, analysis, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and ground and flight integration

Create and/or work with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines based on system and customer requirements

Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, such as technicians, manufacturing, propulsion, actuation, motor drive, motor controls, generator controls, and system engineers

Provide support for the following legacy electromagnetic machines and components: Alternator/Generator machines, Brushed DC motors, Brushless DC motors, Fail-Safe Brakes, Solenoids, Voice Coils, Resolvers, Encoders, and Hall and Proximity Sensors

Responsible for documenting new designs, writing test plans, and processing engineering change notices as required

Provide support for onboard aircraft integration, production, and field support tests as needed

Responsible for all documentation necessary to support production (verification test plans and test reports, production test procedures, BOMs, CRs, CNs, and Source Control Drawings) as well as trade studies for new designs

Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

Qualification

Electric machine designElectromagnetic machine knowledgeElectric motor manufacturingFEA tools (ANSYS Maxwell)3D mechanical designModeling/controlling motorsDoD security clearanceTeam collaborationIndependent workConfidentiality

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic machines (motors and/or generators)

Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes such as stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, and various insulation classes

Knowledge of magnetic machine design of DC motors and generators

Electromechanical experience with electric motors and generators, including collaboration with suppliers to identify COTS components and custom modifications as needed

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Able to work extended hours as required

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required