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Archer · 14 hours ago

Principal Powertrain Simulation Engineer

San Jose, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$208K/yr - $268K/yr

5+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California focused on building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a Principal Powertrain Simulation Engineer to lead the development of motor technologies and optimization strategies for aviation applications.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Research and develop novel motor technologies including new topologies, advanced materials, and innovative manufacturing processes for aviation applications

Lead electromagnetic design using advanced finite element simulation tools (FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent)

Develop high-fidelity multi-physics models coupling electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical, and structural domains

Create and validate reduced-order models for rapid design iteration and system-level integration

Develop new simulation capabilities and modeling methodologies to advance motor design processes

Implement parametric modeling frameworks enabling efficient design space exploration and optimization

Develop and deploy optimization strategies for motor design including multi-objective optimization of efficiency, power density, thermal performance, and cost

Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty quantification to guide robust design decisions

Conduct trade studies evaluating motor topologies, winding configurations, cooling strategies, and materials

Analyze manufacturing tolerances and their impact on motor performance and quality

Qualification

Electromagnetic designFinite element simulation toolsMulti-physics simulationElectric motor designMATLABPythonModel validationThermal managementMechanical designDesign for manufacturingDesign of experimentsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Strong mathematical and physical understanding of electrical machinery and electromagnetic theory

5+ years of experience in electric motor design, development, or manufacturing

Expert-level proficiency with electromagnetic finite element simulation tools including: Strong experience with at least two of the following: FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent FEA tools

Multi-physics simulation coupling electromagnetics, thermal, and mechanical domains

Model validation and correlation with test data

Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling, analysis, and automation

Deep knowledge of electric motor technologies including: Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), induction motors, and emerging topologies

Electromagnetic design principles and optimization

Thermal management and cooling strategies

Mechanical design including rotor dynamics and structural analysis

Manufacturing processes and their impact on motor performance