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Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Power Electronics

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Overair

Overair

51-200 employees

Develops electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$130k - $180kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Orange, CA, USA

Category
Propulsion
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline. M.S./Ph.D. preferred
  • 5+ years of industry experience with power electronics
  • Experience designing and developing power electronics, in particular DC-DC converters and inverters for driving 500W+ to 300kW motors
  • Schematic capture and PCB design
  • Experience with component selection
  • Completed (designed/built/tested) high voltage/high power designs
Responsibilities
  • Power electronics hardware design to meet performance and reliability requirements
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize placement of high power modules/components
  • Create clear and readable schematics for power electronics boards
  • Component selection for minimum mass and maximum reliability
  • Work with PCB suppliers to create reliable and low-weight layouts
  • Write requirements, participate in FMEAs, create and carry out test and validation plans

Overair develops a tiltrotor electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called Butterfly, aimed at providing safe, quiet, fast, and affordable on-demand transportation. The Butterfly can carry a pilot, five passengers, and their luggage, making it suitable for personal and business travel. It operates with a fully electric powertrain, producing zero emissions, which supports the shift towards sustainable transportation. The Butterfly features large propellers, excess power margins, and a design that allows it to hover with fewer propellers, enhancing its efficiency and safety. Unlike traditional aviation options, Overair focuses on the on-demand market, likely using a pay-per-ride revenue model. The goal is to transform travel by offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$170M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-56%

1 year growth

-52%

2 year growth

-28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with major entities like Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the City of Arlington position Overair for significant market penetration.
  • The completion and upcoming flight testing of the full-scale Butterfly prototype mark critical milestones towards commercial viability.
  • The SBIR contract from the United States Navy to advance Individual Blade Control technology underscores Overair's innovative edge and potential for broader applications.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent eVTOL market is highly competitive, with numerous startups vying for dominance, which could dilute Overair's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles and the need for extensive safety certifications could delay the commercial launch of the Butterfly.

What makes Overair unique

  • Overair's Butterfly eVTOL features 20+ ft propellers, which are twice as large as any other eVTOLs, providing superior lift and efficiency.
  • The Butterfly's quad-redundant architecture and ability to hover with only two of four propellers offer unmatched safety and reliability in the eVTOL market.
  • Overair's focus on zero-emission, fully electric powertrains aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and green transportation solutions.