Hybrid Electric Machine Design Engineer – Motors & Generators

ARCA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA is partnering with an aerospace client to recruit engineers to develop motors and generators for civil and military applications. You’ll work on machine design, analysis and prototype testing across electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal engineering specialisms.

The team is recruiting at multiple levels, including senior and principal. Bristol is a focus, with Derby and Solihull also available for discussion, and hybrid working with three days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in motors or generators design and analysis.
• Experience with electromagnetic modelling and related tools.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or industrial motor development is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise electric motors or generators.
• Perform electromagnetic modelling using Motor-CAD, Maxwell, COMSOL or equivalents.
• Assess machine performance, losses, efficiency and thermal management.
• Undertake mechanical design of electrical machines, including rotor assemblies and packaging.
• Lead prototype development, testing and validation.

Skills

Electromagnetic modelling

Machine design

Thermal management

Prototype testing

Mechanical design

Tools

Motor-CAD

Maxwell

COMSOL

Job description

ARCA is partnering with an aerospace client to recruit engineers to develop motors and generators for civil and military applications. You’ll work on machine design, analysis and prototype testing across electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal engineering specialisms.

The team is recruiting at multiple levels, including senior and principal. Bristol is a focus, with Derby and Solihull also available for discussion, and hybrid working with three days onsite per week.