Senior Motor Design Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 116,480 - 208,505; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in San Diego, CA (Poway area) is seeking a Senior Motor Design Engineer to design and analyze advanced DC motors for UAVs and related systems, from concept through integration.

You will lead the life cycle of motor assemblies, collaborate across teams, document designs, support production and flight tests, and ensure readiness for DoD programs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 10+ with a master's, or 7+ with a PhD; substitution allowed.
• 8+ years’ experience with motor design preferred.
• Knowledge of brushless and brushed permanent magnet motors.
• Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes (stator windings, lamination, varnishing, insulation).
• Knowledge of magnetic machine design of DC motors.
• Experience with electromechanical aspects and collaboration with suppliers for components.
• Experience with FEА tools such as ANSYS Maxwell preferred.
• 3D mechanical design experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot and implement DC motors for new and legacy designs.
• Lead the complete life cycle of electric motor assemblies from definition through flight integration.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines based on requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (technicians, manufacturing, actuation, motor drive, controls, system engineers).
• Provide support for legacy electromagnetic machines and components.
• Document new designs, write test plans, and process engineering change notices.
• Support onboard aircraft integration, production and field tests as needed.
• Prepare production documentation and BOMs; conduct trade studies for new designs.
• Set technical objectives for solutions to advanced engineering problems.

Skills

Motor design

FEA (ANSYS Maxwell)

3D CAD design

Electromechanical design

Motor controls

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

3D CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Motor Design Engineer, to join our GA-ASI division in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA). Under general directions with limited review, this position will design and analyze advanced electromagnetic/electromechanical components and equipment for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design and development, documenting, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of DC motors for new and legacy designs.
• Lead the complete life cycle of electric motor assemblies, including definition, analysis, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and ground and flight integration.
• Create and/or work with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines based on system and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, such as technicians, manufacturing, actuation, motor drive, motor controls, and system engineers.
• Provide support for the following legacy electromagnetic machines and components: Brushed DC motors, Brushless DC motors, Generators, Alternators, Fail-Safe Brakes, Solenoids, Voice Coils, Resolvers, Encoders, and Hall and Proximity Sensors.
• Responsible for documenting new designs, writing test plans, and processing engineering change notices as required.
• Provide support for onboard aircraft integration, production, and field support tests as needed.
• Responsible for all documentation necessary to support production (verification test plans and test reports, production test procedures, BOMs, CRs, CNs, and Source Control Drawings) as well as trade studies for new designs.
• Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• 8+ years’ experience with motor design preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic machines (brushless and brushed permanent magnet motors)
• Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes such as stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, and various insulation classes.
• Knowledge of magnetic machine design of DC motors.
• Electromechanical experience with electric motors, including collaboration with suppliers to identify COTS components and custom modifications as needed.
• Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS Maxwell preferred.
• Experience with 3D mechanical design is preferred.
• Experience with modeling/controlling/driving motors is preferred.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505