Lead Magnetics Engineer, Aerospace Power Electronics

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca seeks a Senior Magnetics Engineer to lead the design of transformers, inductors, solenoids, motors, and magnetic actuators for power electronics and fluid control systems. You will combine electromagnetic theory with thermal analysis to create manufacturable, high-relia bility designs.

The role collaborates with electrical, mechanical, and test teams through build and qualification, mentors junior engineers, and advances design practices across multiple factories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years designing magnetic components or electromagnetic devices.
• Strong command of electromagnetics, magnetic materials, and thermal fundamentals.
• Experience with magnetic FEA tools such as ANSYS Maxwell or comparable software.
• Demonstrated ability to carry a magnetic design from requirements through qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of transformers, inductors, solenoids, motors, and magnetic actuators.
• Perform magnetic analysis and FEA to predict flux, force, inductance, and losses.
• Model core loss, copper loss, saturation, and thermal behavior across the operating envelope.
• Select magnetic materials, wire, insulation systems, and core geometries.

Skills

5+ years magnetics design

Electromagnetics

Thermal fundamentals

FEA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

Job description

Amca seeks a Senior Magnetics Engineer to lead the design of transformers, inductors, solenoids, motors, and magnetic actuators for power electronics and fluid control systems. You will combine electromagnetic theory with thermal analysis to create manufacturable, high-relia bility designs.

The role collaborates with electrical, mechanical, and test teams through build and qualification, mentors junior engineers, and advances design practices across multiple factories.