Design Engineer - Electric Propulsion

Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter manufacturer in California seeks a Design Engineer for Electric Propulsion systems. This role involves designing and integrating advanced electric propulsion technologies while ensuring safety and efficiency in aircraft design. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering degrees and a passion for aviation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive health plans

Qualifications

• Direct experience engineering electrical propulsion systems required.
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles needed.
• Excellent academic record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify electric propulsion systems.
• Conduct design of component installations for electrical propulsion.
• Report project status and risks.

Skills

Electrical propulsion systems

Mechanical systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering

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Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., (RHC), is the preeminent manufacturer of civil rotorcraft located in Torrance, California. Robinson has built its reputation on a 50-year history of commitment to providing affordable and quality aircraft with a wide range of applications. We have a strong engineering team; almost 85% of our manufacturing processes, including production of parts and assembly, are done in our Torrance location. We also offer comprehensive overhaul services while rapidly responding to customers’ needs; to keep their aircraft flying. Our commitment to our vision of keeping our customers flying has earned RHC a variety of recognition from our customers.

Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

The Design Engineer – Electric Propulsion is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for the design, development, and verification of helicopter electric propulsion systems which meet safety, weight, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify electric propulsion systems through the product development cycle.
• Conduct design of component and component installations for electrical propulsion systems.
• Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software.
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles.
• Develop requirements, specifications, and processes.
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification.
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Report project status, schedules, and risks
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work.
  
  

Design Engineer - Electric Propulsion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field or equivalent work experience.
• Direct experience engineering electrical propulsion systems and their installation in aviation applications.
• Direct experience with computer aided design and modeling with a focus on design for manufacturing and the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Understanding of aircraft certification requirements.
• Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent academic record.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with engineering design, fabrication, integration, development, and testing for rotorcraft applications
• Experience with the design of electric motors and inverters.
• Experience with the design of engine installations in aircraft applications.
  
  

What can a career at RHC offer you?

We offer our teams members opportunities for professional development, training, and learning. Our performance management system is structured to provide opportunities for career focused development. Our career development is supported with a great tuition reimbursement program.

Compensation & Benefits

Robinson Helicopter Company offers salary increases twice a year. We offer comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC. Our Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. RHC offers a competitive 401k Plan.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about quality assurance in manufacturing , and your career goals include working with a dynamic team with exciting products such as helicopters, why not apply; give yourself a chance to speak with our team. Robinson Helicopter Company is known in the industry for its exceptional efficiency in the production and assembly of helicopters. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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