Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a System Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

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

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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