Electric Motor Design Engineer
Auriga Space
About Us: Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic space launch system that offers significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness when compared to conventional systems. Unlike rockets that rely solely on chemical reactions to produce thrust, Auriga's proprietary electromagnetic launch solution uses electricity to accelerate the launch vehicle to hypervelocity.
We are looking for an Electric Motor Design Engineer to play a crucial role in developing critical technology for the company. This individual will contribute to the design and implementation of electric motor systems for advanced space technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Design, analyze, and optimize electric motor systems.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate electric motor systems into the overall platform.
- Drive projects through their life cycle from requirements generation, concept development, detail design, manufacturing, and finally testing and commissioning of hardware.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to resolve complex electric motor engineering challenges and contribute to critical decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in electromagnetic engineering with a focus on Electric motor/generator design and development, with a demonstrated track record of leading and managing engineering teams.
- Proficiency in a 2D/3D electromagnetic simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, JMag, ANSYS Maxwell, Altair Flux).
- Thorough understanding of electric motor theory, design principles, modeling techniques, and analysis.
- Good understanding of motor control theory and algorithms.
- Familiarity with single and multi-objective optimization techniques.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive self-starter, capable of multitasking and moving at a quick pace in a startup environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Why Join Us:
- Make a significant impact in an early-stage company, and play a significant role in setting the technical direction of the company.
- Be a critical and early team member in a growing space industry.
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative work environment that values diversity, creativity, and excellence.
- Opportunity for career growth and influence in a rapidly growing aerospace company.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.
Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
