Motor Design Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Kansas; On-site; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Motor Design Engineer in Wichita to own the full product lifecycle of advanced motors and electromagnetic devices for aerospace, defense, and industrial systems.

You will design PMDC, BLDC, AC motors and related components, perform simulations, and collaborate with drives, controls, and sensor teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in designing electric motors (AC/DC/BLDC).
• 5-7 years in motor or electromagnetic product design.
• Strong knowledge of motor design principles, topologies, and tradeoffs.
• Experience supporting full product lifecycle from concept to release.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PMDC, wound-field DC, BLDC, and AC induction motors and electromagnetic devices.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations, trade studies, and material selection to optimize performance.
• Develop electrical architectures, winding configurations, and interface designs from concept through release.
• Collaborate on integration with drives, control electronics, and sensor systems.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, calculations, and specs.
• Support prototyping, validation, qualification, and environmental testing.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause investigations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams acrossMechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
• Interface directly with customers to resolve technical requirements and performance challenges.
• Contribute to reliability analysis (FMEA, MTBF) and continuous product improvement.
• Research and implement new materials and technologies to enhance product performance.

Skills

PMDC motors

BLDC motors

AC motors

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Electronics Desktop

RMxprt

Simcenter Motorsolve

Simcenter Magnet

Job description

Job Description

Power the Future of Flight - Motor Design Engineer Opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Wichita, KS | Payrate: $59 - $65/hour | Schedule: Monday to Friday. 8am to 5pm

*** This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire a Motor Design Engineer who will play a critical role in developing advanced motor and electromagnetic technologies. In this hands-on position, you’ll own the full product lifecycle—from concept through production—delivering high-performance solutions that power aerospace, defense, and industrial systems. Your work will directly impact reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mission-critical applications.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop PMDC, wound-field DC, BLDC, and AC induction motors, as well as electromagnetic devices such as resolvers, synchros, LVDTs, and RVDTs
• Perform electromagnetic simulations, trade studies, and material selection to optimize performance, efficiency, and manufacturability
• Develop electrical architectures, winding configurations, and interface designs from concept through release
• Collaborate on integration with drives, control electronics, and sensor systems
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, models, BOMs, calculations, and specifications
• Support prototyping, validation, qualification, and environmental testing
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause investigations
• Partner with cross-functional teams across mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management
• Interface directly with customers to resolve technical requirements and performance challenges
• Contribute to reliability analysis (FMEA, MTBF) and continuous product improvement initiatives
• Research and implement new materials and technologies to enhance product performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in the designing of electric motors, AC Motors/DC Motors/BLDC Motors
• 5-7 years of experience in motor or electromagnetic product design
• Strong knowledge of motor design principles, topologies, and performance tradeoffs
• Experience supporting full product lifecycle development, from concept through release and sustaining
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong technical documentation and engineering release experience
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate with customers
• Ability to work in a high-reliability engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop, RMxprt, Simcenter Motorsolve, or Simcenter Magnet
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and document control systems
• Experience with motor drives, power electronics integration, and electrical interface development
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD-810
• Background in high-reliability aerospace, defense, industrial, or motion-control applications
• Experience supporting qualification testing, customer reviews, and production transition

Ready to Make an Impact?

Pay Details: $59.00 to $65.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid