Senior Engineer of Electrified Propulsion

Senior Engineer of Electrified Propulsion (Western USA) - Aerospace

Location: Los Angeles, California

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Our client is creating next-generation, fully sustainable aircrafts designed to redefine modern flight. Through groundbreaking progress in power systems, propulsion technology, and airframe design, our team is unlocking new possibilities for the future of aviation.

The aviation sector stands at a historic crossroads. Are you prepared to play a role in transforming how the world flies? Let's talk, apply today.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Direct the ongoing design evolution and airworthiness certification of electric propulsion motor-controller systems.

• Manage power electronics components and control hardware vendors.

• Shape and implement the development roadmap for FAA Design Assurance Level (DAL) compliant software, ensuring adherence to DO-178C standards through both internal engineering teams and external partners.

• Guide powertrain integration activities and manage experimental validation of drive units across dynamometer setups, system-integration test rigs, and flight platforms.

• Plan and execute certification testing for drive systems, coordinating both internal test campaigns and contracted efforts.

• Contribute to FAA documentation packages supporting system certification and compliance.

• Diagnose and resolve advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues to maintain system reliability and performance margins.

• Lead design, development, and integration of related electrical systems, such as inverters, rectifiers, and DC/DC converters for hybrid-electric and fully electric aircraft, from early lab prototyping through flight demonstration and commercialization.

• Administer collaborative R&D programs in power electronics with academic and research partners.

• Generate comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, verification testing, and certification deliverables.

• Manage supplier performance across cost, schedule, and quality targets for propulsion system components.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ Years in a similar capacity.
• Expert knowledge of DO-178 software development process.
• Experience with MathWorks Simulink code-generation tools

If you are passionate about the Aerospace industry and have a strong background in Engineering, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help drive the success of our clients.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume outlining your experience and qualifications