Job Description
The Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer is responsible for developing electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications, from the system specification and conceptual design to detailed design, prototyping, integration, qualification and certification.
On this position the candidate will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the development of an Electric Engine.
Job Description
Capture of systems requirements from customer specification
Requirements review with customer
Capture of certification requirements
Validation of system requirements
Definition of system architecture
Definition of system electrical and data interfaces
Analysis of system safety and reliability
Flowdown of system requirements to equipment requirements
Interaction with equipment level engineers to define the equipment attributes.
Interaction with safety engineer to support safety assessment.
Review of equipment design for compliance with system objectives
Elaboration of qualification and maturity plans
Test setup specification
Elaboration of test procedures for functional and performance qualification
Elaboration of test procedures for environmental and electromagnetic qualification
Qualification tests execution
Elaboration of test results and problem reports
System troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Verification of system and certification requirements
Elaboration of reports
Elaboration of HALT, HASS, ESS procedures
Elaboration of Endurance procedures
Elaboration of Health Monitoring Strategies
TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience in new product development and phase-gate processes
Experience in development of electromechanical propulsion systems or electromechanical actuation systems
Experience in development of high voltage motor control equipment
Experience in requirements based development, requirements management and V&V process
Experience with airworthiness certification requirements
Experience with safety assessment, FMEA and FTA
Experience with reliability growth, product maturity and product readiness
Experience with ESS, HALT, HASS
Experience with Endurance tests
Experience with PHM
Experience with ARP 4754A
Experience with DO-160
Experience with IBM DOORS or JAMA
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink
Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary
Manages complexity
Manages ambiguity
Communicates effectively
Collaborates
Plans and organizes
Attention to detail
Cultivates Innovation
Builds networks
Interpersonal savvy
Action oriented
Optimizes work processes
Balances stakeholders
Being resilient
Customer focus
Nimble learning
PREFERRED
Experience with power electronics and motor control
Experience with safety assessment and reliability prediction
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
7 years of experience in motor control / modelling
Additional Job Details
Technical – T4
Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results, using extensive technical principles Seasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department Communication & Influence Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches Innovation & Complexity Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team Problems are moderately complex, requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise, and may impact multiple departments and/or job family Leadership & Talent Management Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professionals Manages end-to-end projects or processes Knowledge & Experience Requires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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