Sr. Electronics Engineer – Aerospace Motors

Nidec Aerospace; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Aerospace seeks a Sr. Electronics Engineer to lead design and optimization of electronic systems for electric propulsion motors used in advanced aerospace platforms. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Atlanta, GA, with flexibility for some work-from-home.

You will define motor control Electronics requirements and collaborate with mechanical, systems, and software teams. The role involves test planning, validation, certification support, and continuous improvement of design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability applications.
• Experience with power electronics, motor drives, and control systems.
• Knowledge of EMC/ EMI, grounding, and high-voltage safety.
• Experience with testing electronic assemblies and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of electronic systems for electric propulsion motors.
• Create and review circuit designs and perform detailed simulations.
• Define requirements for motor control electronics and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and execute test and validation activities; troubleshoot performance issues.
• Mentor engineers and support production ramp-up with focus on quality and safety.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Circuit design

EMC/ EMI knowledge

Testing electronics

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SPICE-based simulators

CAD/EDA platforms

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Nidec Aerospace is a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer, bringing together leading expertise in motor technology and aviation. Our company focuses on designing and manufacturing high-efficiency, lightweight Electric Propulsion Systems for modern aerospace applications. Our solutions support eVTOL, eSTOL, and eCTOL platforms, as well as agriculture drones, cargo drones, and specialized aerial systems. By combining high-volume, cost-effective motor manufacturing with deep aerospace knowledge, we at Nidec Aerospace aim to set new benchmarks in aerospace innovation and reliability.

Role Description

The Sr. Electronics Engineer – Aerospace Motors will lead the design, development, and optimization of electronic systems for electric propulsion motors used in advanced aerospace platforms. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Atlanta, GA, (we're also open to São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil) with flexibility for some work-from-home. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and reviewing circuit designs, performing detailed simulations and analyses, defining requirements for motor control electronics, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in mechanical, systems, and software engineering. The engineer will plan and execute test and validation activities, troubleshoot performance issues, support certification and compliance efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and documentation. This position also involves mentoring other engineers, participating in design reviews, and supporting production ramp-up with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Electronic Engineering and Electronics, with proven experience in aerospace or high-reliability applications.
• Advanced Circuit Design skills for power electronics, motor drives, and control systems, including schematic creation and design optimization.
• Solid background in Electrical Engineering, including understanding of EMC/EMI, grounding, safety standards, and high-voltage systems.
• Experience in Testing of electronic assemblies and systems, including test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and root-cause investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with tools such as SPICE-based simulators, CAD/EDA platforms, and laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers, power supplies).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and certification processes for electrical and electronic systems is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and document designs and test results thoroughly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor colleagues, and manage priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.