Senior Electric Motor Design & Simulation Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California is building an all-electric VOTL aircraft and seeks a seasoned motor designer to advance propulsion technology. You will lead electromagnetic design, develop multi-physics models, and validate simulations with test data to drive robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s in engineering and 5+ years of motor design experience, with expertise in FEM tools and Python/MATLAB for automation and analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Strong mathematical and physical understanding of electrical machinery and electromagnetic theory
• 5+ years of experience in electric motor design, development, or manufacturing
• Strong experience with at least two of the following: FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent FEA tools
• Multi-physics simulation coupling electromagnetics, thermal, and mechanical domains
• Model validation and correlation with test data
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling, analysis, and automation
• Deep knowledge of electric motor technologies including PMSM, induction motors, and emerging topologies; thermal management and cooling strategies; mechanical design and manufacturing processes and their impact on motor performance

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel motor technologies for aviation applications
• Lead electromagnetic design using FEM tools
• Develop high-fidelity multi-physics models coupling electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical, and structural domains
• Create and validate reduced-order models for rapid design iteration and system-level integration
• Develop new simulation capabilities and modeling methodologies to advance motor design processes
• Implement parametric modeling frameworks enabling efficient design space exploration and optimization
• Develop and deploy optimization strategies for motor design including multi-objective optimization of efficiency, power density, thermal performance, and cost
• Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty quantification to guide robust design decisions
• Conduct trade studies evaluating motor topologies, winding configurations, cooling strategies, and materials
• Analyze manufacturing tolerances and their impact on motor performance and quality

Skills

Electromagnetic design

MATLAB

Python

FEA tools

EM theory

PMSM knowledge

Optimization

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

FEMM

Ansys Maxwell

MotorCAD

JMAG

Job description

Archer in San Jose, California is building an all-electric VOTL aircraft and seeks a seasoned motor designer to advance propulsion technology. You will lead electromagnetic design, develop multi-physics models, and validate simulations with test data to drive robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a Master’s in engineering and 5+ years of motor design experience, with expertise in FEM tools and Python/MATLAB for automation and analysis.