Aerospace Power Electronics Engineer – SiC, Thermal, ISO26262

Nidec Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Motor Power Electronics Engineer to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft. This role involves developing high-performance motor control electronics, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in power electronics and proficiency in Altium Designer, with a solid educational background in Electrical Engineering. The position allows for potential domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 7 years of power electronics design and development experience, including circuit simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functionally safe motor control power electronics.
• Write design specifications and perform design analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define system requirements.
• Conduct thermal simulations and implement cooling techniques.

Skills

New Product Development

Power Electronics

Thermal Simulations

Altium Designer

Functional Safety Standards (ISO26262)

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Motor Power Electronics Engineer to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft. This role involves developing high-performance motor control electronics, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in power electronics and proficiency in Altium Designer, with a solid educational background in Electrical Engineering. The position allows for potential domestic and international travel.