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Heart Aerospace · 20 hours ago

Electric Motor Design Engineer

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$124K/yr - $216K/yr
date2+ years exp

Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane, and is seeking a highly motivated Electric Motor Design Engineer to join their Propulsion team. The role involves leading the design and development of high voltage electric motors for hybrid propulsion, collaborating with various teams to deliver a fully integrated Electric Propulsion Unit.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, commission, and certificate innovative cutting-edge electric motors for hybrid propulsion system
Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, and certifiable subsystems
Perform avionics-optimized electric motor topology trade studies
Create 2D/3D CAD models of electric motors in drawing tools (e.g., Siemens NX)

Qualification

High voltage electric motorsPermanent magnet motor designJMAGAnsys MaxwellMotorCADElectromagnetic active parts designPropulsion test standsElectric motors manufacturingCertification requirementsAerospace airworthiness standardsDesign failure mode analysisMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Required

2+ years of professional experience designing high voltage, high power electric motors
In depth understanding of permanent magnet motor design, principles, modeling, and analysis techniques
Proficiency with JMAG, Ansys Maxwell, RMxpert, or MotorCAD
Design and optimize electromagnetic active parts for manufacturing and certification
Hands-on experience with integration of propulsion and/or powertrain test stands, including instrumentation, controls, and mechanical assembly
Strong understanding of electric motors manufacturing processes such as stator winding, lamination stacking, and stator varnishing
Strong knowledge of motor manufacturing, heat treatment, statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials
Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related fields

Preferred

Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25)
Knowledge of aerospace airworthiness standards, e.g. DO-254, and DO-160
Develop and maintain design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)

Company

Heart Aerospace

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Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Göteborg, Vastra Gotaland, SWE
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://heartaerospace.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Heart Aerospace has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$147.17M
Key Investors
Alumni VenturesEuropean Innovation CouncilY Combinator
2024-02-01Series B· $107M
2023-01-01Series Unknown
2021-07-13Series A· $35M

Leadership Team

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Ben Stabler
Chief Technology Officer
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