Aerospace Electromagnetic Motor & Generator Design Engineer
General Job Summary
The Motor Engineer will have responsibility for the requirements definition, design, analysis, procurement, and test of permanent magnet or induction motors associated with gas turbine engines and components. The engineer may also be responsible for the specification and integration of 3rd party motors and controllers into test applications.
Essential Job Functions
- Applies knowledge of electromagnetics and turbine engine systems to develop component requirements documents.
- Integrates first order designs into system level trade studies in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
- Designs and assists with the development of new or modified electromagnetic motor or generator designs.
- Supports system level integration, design, analysis, and documentation of electromagnetic machines.
- Integrates optimization techniques to come up with optimal multidisciplinary system solutions.
- Aids in 3D CAD modeling and product definition for motors or generators.
- Collaborates with supply chain to acquire prototypes and production units.
- Supports checkout, test, and qualification of prototype and production units in addition to integration with test rigs and other test hardware.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Experience And Skills
- Experience with 2D/3D electromagnetic design software
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and product definition design
- Strong experience in specifying off-the-shelf motors, generators, inverters, and test equipment
- Experience with high-level system design
- Experience with hands-on rig design and testing
- Experience with MATLAB and/or Python scripting
- Experience developing requirements documents and analysis packages
Education and Experience
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited school
- 5+ years’ experience in electromagnetic system design and development in gas turbomachinery or related industry
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- Office and/or manufacturing environment
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment)
Travel Requirements
Yes, if applicable.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
Company Information
- Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
- Parent Company of Kratos Turbine Technologies
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Veterans
Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation.
Reasonable Accommodations
We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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