archer56
Principal Powertrain Simulation Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- targeting a base pay between $208,080.00 - $267,600.00. Actual compensation offered
- Posted
- 2026-02-26T17:26:19-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Automation
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Requirements
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
Expert-level proficiency with electromagnetic finite element simulation tools including:
Required: 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
Responsibilities
Research and develop novel motor technologies including new topologies, advanced materials, and innovative manufacturing processes for aviation applications
Lead electromagnetic design using advanced finite element simulation tools (FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent)
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