Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Description

 Are you passionate about aircraft propulsion systems, electric power technologies, and turning innovative aerospace concepts into reality? Innovative Aerosystems is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team developing an advanced flight vehicle platform from concept through production.

This position offers a rare opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment where mechanical, electrical, systems, avionics, software, integration, and testing activities are conducted within the same facility. As a member of a small, focused team, you will have a direct influence on product performance, reliability, and overall program success.

The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in the development and integration of propulsion, power distribution, energy storage, and electro-mechanical systems. The successful candidate will combine mechanical and electrical engineering principles to evaluate system performance, optimize power consumption, support vehicle integration activities, and contribute to the development of a highly efficient aerospace platform.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, system-level thinking, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative aerospace solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, integration, and testing of propulsion and power system components.
• Evaluate electric motor technologies and select solutions that meet vehicle performance and operational requirements.
• Analyze power consumption and energy requirements to ensure mission and performance objectives are achieved.
• Develop calculations and models related to propulsion performance, electrical loads, power distribution, and energy storage systems.
• Support battery system selection, integration, charging strategies, and energy management activities.
• Perform trade studies evaluating propulsion, motor, battery, and power management architectures.
• Develop and maintain electrical and mechanical design documentation.
• Utilize CAD tools to design and integrate electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with aeronautical, systems, avionics, software, and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful vehicle integration.
• Support prototype development, system integration, ground testing, and flight test activities.
• Investigate technical issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical recommendations supporting program objectives.
• Support the development of system requirements, specifications, and verification procedures.
• Evaluate thermal, electrical, mechanical, and operational impacts of design decisions.
• Assist in transitioning designs from development into manufacturing.
• Maintain awareness of advancements in electric propulsion, energy storage, power electronics, and aerospace technologies.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of electric motor technologies and electro-mechanical system design principles.
• Understanding of aircraft propulsion systems and vehicle performance fundamentals.
• Ability to calculate and analyze power requirements, electrical loads, and energy consumption for aerospace applications.
• Experience with both mechanical and electrical CAD tools.
• Knowledge of battery technologies, battery management systems, charging methodologies, and energy storage solutions.
• Experience developing engineering calculations, analyses, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS, LTspice, or equivalent engineering analysis software.
• Experience working with propulsion systems, motor controllers, power electronics, or energy management systems.
• Knowledge of battery safety considerations and thermal management techniques.
• Experience supporting aerospace vehicle development programs.
• Familiarity with brushless DC motors, permanent magnet motors, and other advanced motor technologies.
• Experience with system integration, prototype testing, and validation activities.
• Understanding of aerospace environmental and operational requirements.
• Experience supporting product development from concept through production.
• Familiarity with industry standards governing electrical and aerospace systems.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with:

• Electric propulsion systems and performance analysis.
• Aircraft power generation, storage, and distribution systems.
• Electric motor technologies and control methodologies.
• Battery technologies, charging systems, and battery management systems.
• Thermal management of electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Mechanical and electrical CAD design tools.
• System integration, testing, and verification processes.
• Engineering trade studies and performance optimization techniques.
• Aerospace development and design best practices.
• Multidisciplinary vehicle integration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch consistent with a typical engineering office, laboratory, and testing environment.
• Must be able to inspect prototypes, wiring assemblies, batteries, motors, and mechanical hardware.
• Must be able to lift and carry components weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to participate in system integration, ground testing, and flight test activities as required.
• Must be able to operate standard computer equipment and engineering development tools.
• Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers, testing, or development activities.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Learn Company products, technologies, and development programs within six (6) months.
• Learn Company engineering processes and procedures within three (3) months.
• Gain working knowledge of the IA Quality System within three (3) months.
• Develop familiarity with applicable aerospace design standards and compliance considerations.
• Maintain current knowledge of advancements in electric propulsion, battery technologies, power electronics, motor controls, and aerospace systems.
• Continuously expand understanding of emerging technologies applicable to future aerospace product development initiatives.

Why Join Innovative Aerosystems?

At Innovative AeroSystems, you will work on exciting aerospace technology in an environment where your contributions are highly visible and directly influence product success. You will collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, solve challenging technical problems, and participate in every phase of development from concept and analysis to testing and production. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while expanding your expertise in advanced propulsion and energy systems, this position offers an exceptional career opportunity.

All IA positions may include duties beyond those outlined within a description or generally expected within the business; however, employees are expected to raise questions regarding any task that may exceed their professional qualifications or physical capabilities.

All IA associates are expected to take responsibility for the safety of themselves and their colleagues, the security of company facilities, and the protection of proprietary information and technologies.

Innovative Aerosystems (IA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and VEVRAA Employer. IA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, IA is committed to company-wide affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.