Senior Electric Motor Propulsion Engineer

The role

This engineer will model, architect, optimize, and refine electric propulsion systems that power drones. The role involves working on components from ESCs to motors to propellers.

What you will do

• Model, architect, and optimize a propulsion system from ESCs to motors to propellers
• Understand electric motor losses and flux, develop test plans and perform measurements
• Perform detailed motor design and optimization to optimize performance, efficiency and size
• Explore and design innovative motor technologies
• Create simulation model for thermal model development and system engineering
• Integrate and optimize with motor control team and ESCs

Required qualifications

• Strong mathematical and physical understanding on motor power and loss mechanisms
• Excellent knowledge on finite element method
• Knowledge on motor thermal modeling
• Experience on electric motor loss characterization
• Knowledge on motor control theory
• End to end understanding of drone propulsion systems, from battery to ESC to motors to propellors

Nice to have

• Familiarity with construction and manufacturing techniques of outrunner PMSMs in the ~500W size class
• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.