Electric Motor Design Engineer

Heart Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer to lead the development of HV electric motors for hybrid propulsion systems. You will be responsible for designing and certifying electric motors while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, a relevant Master's or PhD, and proficiency with tools like JMAG and Ansys Maxwell. The role offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 to $184,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing high voltage electric motors.
• In-depth understanding of permanent magnet motor design.
• Strong knowledge of motor manufacturing and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and certify electric motors for hybrid propulsion.
• Lead system-level tests and collaborate with suppliers.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models of electric motors.

Skills

High voltage electric motor design

Proficiency with JMAG

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Hands-on experience with propulsion integration

Strong analytical skills

Education

Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Maxwell

RMxpert

MotorCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Mission

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Electric Motor Design Engineer to join our Propulsion team. You will lead the design and development of the HV electric motors for our aircraft’s hybrid propulsion. You will interface across mechanical, thermal, power electronics, airframe, and battery teams to deliver a fully integrated and certifiable hybrid Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, commission, and certify 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.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models of electric motors in drawing tools (e.g., Siemens NX).

Your Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Nice to Have

• 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).

Education

• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related fields.

Base Pay Range

$147,000—$184,000 USD