Electric Motor Design Engineer

Job Description

Our Company

Whisper Aero, a leader in air propulsion technology, focuses on delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient thrust solutions. Our team, with over a decade of experience in electric propulsion, includes experts from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other industry giants. We pride ourselves on a culture of ambition, creativity, and teamwork, constantly seeking innovative minds ready to challenge norms and drive progress in our field.About the Role

We're looking for a powertrain and/or electric motor expert who can guide the development of electric motors and powertrain systems for our propulsive solutions. In particular, they should be able to navigate complex conceptual motor design trades confidently, drive these concepts from sketches to manufacturable designs, and analyze multiple motors in the context of a broader distributed electric propulsion system. This person will work closely with our Chief Engineer and Hardware Lead to iterate on motor designs and will have no problems rolling up their sleeves to get work done.What You'll Do

Designed, developed, and tested high voltage, high power density electric motors for aviation applications.

Responsible for all aspects of electromagnetic designs, including stator and rotor analysis of various electric machine topologies

Analysis and optimization of the motor design using FEA for thermal modeling, acoustics, and vibration

Validate simulation results through dynamometer testing

Ownership of the electromagnetic design through all stages of development from concept, design, testing, validation, and production release and support

Continuously evaluate new technologies and design improvements to develop the most power-dense, efficient, and reliable electric motor

Explore the integration of the motor into hybrid-electric or fuel-cell-based powertrains.Basic Qualifications

U.S. Person status

MS or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Experience with electromagnetic FEA software (Ansys Maxwell, Infolytica, FEMM …)

Expert knowledge of and hands-on experience with surface and interior permanent magnet motors

Experience with optimizing electric machine design for specific power and acoustics

Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in groups and individually

Experience in a fast-paced design environmentBonus Qualifications

Fluency in Julia, Python, Git

Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (SolidWorks preferred)

Familiarity with electromagnetic noise vibration and hardening codes

Familiarity with FEM and thermal computational analyses

Familiarity with Design Optimization or Acoustic Analysis

Familiarity with hybrid or fuel cell powertrains

Benefits:

Top-tier Benefits: 100% paid Medical, dental, and vision for employees, 75% paid for dependents

PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days

Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee's no-income-tax life

End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees

Paid Lunches: Lunches MWF + drinks and snacks to keep you going throughout the day

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.