Drone Motor & Actuator Design Engineer

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag in South San Francisco is seeking a Motor/Actuator Design Engineer to join our product team. You will design and optimize motor and actuator architectures for drone and robotics applications, develop detailed specifications, simulate performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in motor/actuator design, strong knowledge of electromagnetic design and thermal management.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years in motor/actuator design.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic design and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize motor and actuator architectures for drone and robotics applications.
• Develop detailed specifications for components and systems.
• Simulate performance and validate designs against requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and reliable production.

Skills

Motor/Actuator design

Electromagnetic design

Thermal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Westmag in South San Francisco is seeking a Motor/Actuator Design Engineer to join our product team. You will design and optimize motor and actuator architectures for drone and robotics applications, develop detailed specifications, simulate performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in motor/actuator design, strong knowledge of electromagnetic design and thermal management,