
Heartaerospace · Los Angeles
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an ...
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric
zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the
end of the decade.
Your mission
We are seeking a highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our Propulsion team. You will lead the design and integration
of the hybrid propulsion, including but not limited to the inverters, motors, HV cables, with batteries, and in parallel with
Turbomachinery. You will interface across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and flight control systems to deliver a fully
integrated and certifiable hybrid Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU).
systems into our hybrid aircraft.
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Education
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission We are seeking a highly motivated Electric Motor Design Engineer to join our Propulsion team. You will lead the design and development of the HV electric motors for our aircraft’s hybrid propulsion. You will interface across mechanical, thermal, power electronics, airframe, and battery teams to deliver a fully integrated and certifiable hybrid Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU). Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Design, develop, commission, and certificate innovative cutting-edge electric motors for hybrid propulsion system. * Lead and execute system-level tests, such as motor and propeller test stands. * Collaborate with suppliers to ensure delivery of integrated, and certifiable subsystems. * Perform avionics-optimized electric motor topology trade studies. * Create 2D/3D CAD models of electric motors in drawing tools (e.g., Siemens NX). You'll Bring These Qualifications: * 2+ years of professional experience designing high voltage, high power electric motors. * In depth understanding of permanent magnet motor design, principles, modeling, and analysis techniques. * Proficiency with JMAG, Ansys Maxwell, RMxpert, or MotorCAD. * Design and optimize electromagnetic active parts for manufacturing and certification. * Hands-on experience with integration of propulsion and/or powertrain test stands, including instrumentation, controls, and mechanical assembly. * Strong understanding of electric motors manufacturing processes such as stator winding, lamination stacking, and stator varnishing. * Strong knowledge of motor manufacturing, heat treatment, statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: * Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25). * Knowledge of aerospace airworthiness standards, e.g. DO-254, and DO-160. * Develop and maintain design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA). Education: * Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related fields. Base Pay Range: $124,000—$216,000 USD
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission As a Propulsion Engineer focused on Transmission, you will be essential in designing, developing, and integrating the mechanical power transmission system within our hybrid-electric propulsion framework. Transmission system includes but is not limited to shaft, drive shafts, couplings, gearbox, and disconnect systems. You will collaborate closely with teams from various disciplines, including electric propulsion, turbomachinery, software, and structural engineering, to create robust, lightweight, and high-efficiency transmission solutions. This role demands a high level of technical expertise in mechanical design and a strong understanding of propulsion systems. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: * This role is a Responsible Engineer (RE) who focuses on the integration of hybrid transmission systems into our hybrid aircraft. * Design and develop gearbox and mechanical power transmission systems for electric and hybrid-electric propulsion. * Perform sizing, strength, thermal, and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) analyses of transmission components. * Nonlinear static and Dynamic analysis of structures and rotor systems. * Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to guide component development, material selection, and manufacturing processes. * Define requirements, specifications, and interface documents for transmission subsystems. * Lead and support testing and validation efforts including test rig development, instrumentation, and data analysis. * Collaborate with propulsion integration teams to ensure seamless integration into the aircraft. * Support certification and compliance activities in alignment with aviation regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA, FAA). You'll Bring These Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in mechanical transmission design, preferably in aerospace or automotive sectors. * Aircraft or rotorcraft rotor dynamics and external loads analysis. * Hands-on experience in testing and validation of rotating machinery. * Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX) and CAE tools FEA, Python, Ansys for structural analysis and Github. * Experience with gear design, bearings, lubrication systems, and housing structures These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: * Understanding of certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25). * Knowledge of aerospace airworthiness standards, e.g. DO-254, and DO-160. * Experience with electric or hybrid propulsion systems. Education * Master’s or PhD degree in in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant discipline. Base Pay Range: $124,000—$155,000 USD
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