Propulsion Controls Engineer - Power Electronics

Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company headquartered in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air transportation through the development of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility while ensuring minimal noise and an eco-friendly approach to aviation.At Archer, we aim high and tackle challenging problems. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, leading to better solutions and collective success. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that honors all voices and perspectives.We are currently looking for a skilled Propulsion Controls Engineer to play a vital role in our mission of advancing sustainable urban air mobility. This position involves designing, developing, and validating control systems for electric propulsion technologies that drive our state-of-the-art eVTOL aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in embedded C programming, resonant converter control design, power electronics, and DC-DC converters. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety, efficiency, and unparalleled performance of propulsion systems that are set to redefine the future of transportation.

Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company headquartered in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air travel through the development of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to promote sustainable air mobility by designing, manufacturing, and operating an aircraft capable of transporting four passengers with minimal noise emissions.We are committed to high aspirations and tackling complex challenges, and we believe that a diverse workplace fosters greater intelligence, better insights, and ultimately leads to our collective success. Archer is devoted to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that values differences and supports the celebration of all team members.The Propulsion Electronics Team at Archer is looking for a talented Staff Electronics Engineer to spearhead the architecture and design of critical controller boards for our electric engines and generators.

Electric Hydrogen is dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape by producing green hydrogen through renewable electrolysis, aiming to decarbonize heavy industry at a cost lower than fossil fuels. Our exceptional team is our most valuable asset, driving our mission forward.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Electronics Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative power electronics products. In this role, you will design and implement groundbreaking solutions that facilitate green hydrogen production, transitioning from prototype to large-scale production. This position requires onsite work at our San Jose, CA facility and involves reporting directly to the Director of Power and Electrical Engineering.

Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company located in San Jose, California, dedicated to creating an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to accelerate the advantages of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating a state-of-the-art all-electric aircraft capable of transporting four passengers while minimizing noise pollution.We are committed to tackling challenging problems and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our intelligence, stimulates better insights, and ultimately leads to collective success. Archer fosters an equitable and inclusive environment that appreciates our differences while supporting and celebrating every team member.Key Responsibilities:Lead hardware and software integration as well as development tests for high-performance aerospace power electronics (DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC) products.Specify, design, and execute electrical testing of product modules and boards utilized in airborne power conversion and distribution systems.Develop clear test plans and procedures, execute test cases, and produce test reports for board/module bring-up, design verification, and system integration. Additionally, support other testing activities, including end-of-line, environmental/electrical stress, and safety-of-flight tests.Oversee tester design from conception through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Maintain end-to-end ownership of tester hardware to characterize and validate the features, functions, and performance of complex high-voltage converters—covering specification, design, build, manufacturing, and operation.Create development test cases for modules and boards.Design test stations, addressing both hardware and software requirements.Manage test station build, bring-up, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance.Consolidate, visualize, review, and analyze test station data.Perform failure analysis on modules/boards to identify root causes and lead cross-functional teams in developing solutions.Support flight test data review and analysis for airborne power electronics products.Drive continuous design and performance enhancements for power electronics products, providing constructive and precise feedback to the teams.

Electric Hydrogen is dedicated to revolutionizing the energy industry by producing green hydrogen to aid in global decarbonization. Our exceptional team is our greatest asset, enabling us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industries at a cost lower than fossil fuels.We are seeking a Senior Staff Power Electronics Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative power electronics solutions. You will play a key role in creating new technologies that support the production of green hydrogen, transitioning projects from prototype to full-scale production.This position is based at our San Jose, CA office, where you will directly report to the Director of Power and Electrical Engineering.

Archer Aviation is a pioneering aerospace company located in San Jose, California, focused on designing and building an innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to redefine sustainable air mobility, creating aircraft for four passengers that operate with minimal noise and environmental impact.At Archer, we embrace the challenges of the aerospace industry, fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe that varied perspectives lead to smarter solutions and innovations that propel us toward our ambitious goals. Join us as we build an equitable and supportive environment for all team members.Key Responsibilities:Lead the mechanical design of high-power electrical assemblies, including DC-DC converters, chargers, and motor controllers from concept to completion.Work collaboratively with mechanical, systems, electrical, safety, and manufacturing engineers to enhance design performance across the vehicle.Tackle electric propulsion design challenges, such as thermal management, high-voltage electrical isolation, shock and vibration resistance, environmental sealing, and electromagnetic interference.Oversee the detailed design of components, including plastic housings, sheet metal brackets, insulation systems, high-voltage connectors, fasteners, and structural supports.Conduct thorough analysis to ensure designs meet requirements through heat transfer calculations, thermal analysis, assembly design, structural evaluations, and failure mode analysis.Develop comprehensive engineering test plans for design validation.Create precise assembly and component drawings, coordinating with suppliers for manufacturing.Lead prototype builds and validation testing to ensure design functionality and performance.

Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company located in San Jose, California, dedicated to creating all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility by designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft capable of transporting four passengers with minimal noise emissions.We aim high, tackling complex challenges, and we believe that a diverse workforce enhances our intelligence, fosters better insights, and ultimately leads to collective success. Our commitment to equity and inclusion ensures that we celebrate the unique contributions of all our team members.We are on the lookout for a talented Propulsion Controls Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced control systems for our cutting-edge electric propulsion and power generation technologies. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in realizing safe, sustainable, and scalable urban air mobility through pioneering propulsion control innovations.

Archer Aviation, located in San Jose, California, is pioneering the development of an innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dedicated to enhancing the future of sustainable air mobility. Our groundbreaking design focuses on creating a quieter, eco-friendly aircraft capable of transporting four passengers with minimal environmental impact.We aspire to achieve remarkable advancements and tackle complex challenges, believing that a diverse workplace fosters smarter solutions, deeper insights, and collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity and equity ensures that we celebrate and support all members of our team.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop high-density, fault-tolerant motor controllers, including drivers, sensors, power stages, and embedded control interfaces.Oversee all aspects of power electronics design, including components, circuits, modules, and system integration.Optimize passive component designs within power electronics systems.Conduct EMC and lightning design, analysis, and testing for both low and high voltage electronic systems.Lead new design projects from inception to production in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.Take ownership of the entire hardware lifecycle—from specification through design, prototyping, reliability validation, and manufacturing.Conduct requirements capture, topology trade-studies, and performance modeling.Design, review, and assemble schematics and PCBs.Execute prototype verification tests to validate concepts.Analyze test data and reports to confirm functional and performance specifications.Troubleshoot and perform root cause analyses on both prototype and production designs.

Join Archer Aviation, a pioneering aerospace firm located in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air mobility with our all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to promote sustainable air travel while ensuring minimal noise pollution, as our aircraft is designed to safely transport four passengers.We are committed to solving complex challenges and fostering a diverse workplace that fuels innovation and success. Our inclusive environment values differences and supports every team member in their journey towards excellence.As a Senior Propulsion Electrical Systems Engineer, you will lead the lifecycle of Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) systems for our electric propulsion units (EPU). This pivotal role connects intricate power electronics design with aircraft certification, encompassing responsibilities like defining requirements, overseeing DO-254 compliance, and conducting thorough verification and validation (V&V) campaigns for high-voltage inverters and motor control hardware. Your contributions will ensure our electric engines adhere to rigorous safety standards and environmental resilience necessary for Part 33/Part 23 certification.

Join Renesas Electronics as a Power Supply Field Application Engineer (FAE) and leverage your technical skills to provide innovative solutions for our clients. You will work closely with customers, assisting them in the design and implementation of cutting-edge power supply systems. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about power electronics and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company located in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air travel through the development of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to promote sustainable air mobility by designing and manufacturing aircraft that can transport four passengers while minimizing noise.We set ambitious goals, tackle complex challenges, and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our intelligence, drives better insights, and ultimately leads to greater success. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that recognizes and celebrates our diverse team members.Key Responsibilities:Lead the mechanical design of high-power electrical assemblies, including DCDC converters, chargers, and motor controllers, from concept to completion.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, systems, electrical, safety, and manufacturing engineers, to optimize designs for overall vehicle performance.Address electric propulsion design challenges encompassing thermal management, high-voltage electrical isolation, interconnects, shock and vibration resistance, environmental sealing, and electromagnetic interference.Execute detailed designs for components such as plastic housings, sheet metal brackets, insulation systems, high voltage connectors, fasteners, and structural supports.Perform thorough analyses to ensure designs meet regulatory and performance requirements, utilizing heat transfer, thermal analysis, design for assembly, structural calculations, and failure mode analysis.Develop and implement engineering test plans for design validation.Create assembly and component drawings and collaborate with suppliers for manufacturing.Oversee engineering prototype builds and design validation testing.

Archer Aviation is a pioneering aerospace company located in San Jose, California. We are on a mission to revolutionize sustainable air mobility by developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our innovative design prioritizes not only efficiency but also minimal noise pollution, enabling eco-friendly transportation solutions.At Archer, we value diversity and believe that a varied workforce fosters creativity and enhances problem-solving. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our differences and empowers every team member to contribute to our shared success.We are seeking a skilled Senior Test Engineer to join our Propulsion Team. This pivotal role focuses on the verification and testing of Archer's proprietary Propulsion Tilt-rotor system, which integrates with electric engines and various electric actuation subsystems, including both low and high-voltage power distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in executing complex test campaigns at both the component and integrated system levels.

Electric Hydrogen is dedicated to revolutionizing how we produce energy. Our mission is to create sustainable hydrogen solutions through renewable electrolysis, making it affordable for heavy industry and significantly reducing carbon emissions.We are in search of a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer specializing in Grid Power to spearhead the development of connection specifications between Electric Hydrogen’s power systems and the medium voltage utility grid. This role involves overseeing all facets of electrical installation design, which includes collaborating with third-party EPCs and conducting internal design tasks. You will perform in-depth power systems analysis using advanced modeling and simulation software to assess critical system characteristics such as load and power flows, short circuit analysis, transient stability, and stability under various operational conditions.This position is based onsite in San Jose, CA and reports directly to the Director of Power Platform.

We are seeking a talented Power Integrity Engineer to join our innovative team at Lumilens in San Jose, California. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of power systems within silicon components, contributing to the advancement of our cutting-edge technology.As a Power Integrity Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and optimize power distribution networks, develop simulations, and conduct testing to ensure product reliability. Your expertise will play a crucial role in delivering high-performance solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Role overview The Power Systems Design Engineer at Etched will design, analyze, and refine power systems to meet demanding performance and reliability standards. This position requires working closely with colleagues from multiple teams to create solutions that align with client requirements. What you will do Design and analyze power systems for both new initiatives and ongoing projects Apply engineering best practices to enhance system performance and reliability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement tailored solutions Location This role is based in San Jose.

Archer Aviation, based in San Jose, California, is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, creating an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at revolutionizing sustainable air mobility. Our aircraft, designed to transport four passengers, sets a new standard for quiet, eco-friendly flight.We aspire to tackle ambitious challenges and recognize that a diverse workforce fuels creativity, enhances problem-solving, and contributes to our collective success. Archer is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive atmosphere that values all perspectives and celebrates our diverse team members.

Archer Aviation Inc., located in San Jose, California, is revolutionizing the aerospace industry with our all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility by designing, manufacturing, and operating a state-of-the-art aircraft capable of carrying four passengers while ensuring minimal noise output.At Archer, we aspire to achieve remarkable heights, tackling challenging problems while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable environment that values our differences and supports every team member.What You’ll DoExecute Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and margin analysis on critical control and measurement circuits, including microcontrollers, resolver interfaces, PMICs, power trees, voltage/current sensors, and digital communication protocols (CAN, SPI, etc.).Conduct circuit simulations using SPICE and MATLAB to evaluate designs under varying component tolerances, temperature extremes, and voltage fluctuations.Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for control and sensor boards, collaborating with Safety and Reliability teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.Analyze the impact of single-event upsets and latch-ups on essential system functionalities.Perform electrical stress analysis and component derating assessments.Assist the design team with analytical validation of power management architectures, sensor interfaces, and MCU-based control circuits.Work closely with hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams to ensure compliance with aerospace performance and certification standards.Generate technical documentation and analysis reports to support design reviews and adhere to DO-254/DO-160 compliance.

Electric Hydrogen is dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape by producing green hydrogen through renewable electrolysis, aiming to decarbonize our world! Our talented team is our greatest asset, enabling us to deliver hydrogen at prices that compete with fossil fuels for heavy industries.We are currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer - Power Systems to join our innovative team in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge power electronics products aimed at generating green hydrogen, guiding projects from prototype through to production.

Western Digital seeks a Servo Control Engineer in San Jose to design and develop servo control systems for advanced storage products. This position centers on improving the performance and reliability of data storage technologies. Role overview As a Servo Control Engineer, work closely with a team of engineers to create and implement solutions for servo systems. The focus is on enhancing storage product capabilities through technical innovation and practical design. What you will do Design and develop servo control systems for storage devices Implement solutions that improve product performance Collaborate with engineering teams on new and existing projects Requirements Experience in servo control systems design and development Ability to work effectively within an engineering team

Join Archer Aerospace, a pioneering aerospace firm located in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air travel with our innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility by designing, manufacturing, and operating an aircraft that not only accommodates four passengers but also minimizes noise pollution.We aspire to reach new heights and tackle complex challenges, believing that a diverse workforce fuels smarter solutions and drives success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every team member.Your Role:Design and define the architecture for the aircraft's high voltage to low voltage power conversion and distribution systems, ensuring integration with power electronics converters, batteries, power distribution units, circuit breakers, and avionics interfaces.Conduct critical technical assessments for the power conversion and distribution systems to fulfill aircraft functionality and safety standards while optimizing performance in terms of weight and cost.Establish a comprehensive system development roadmap aligned with program requirements and timelines, including make versus buy analyses for essential components and modules.Lead electrical load assessments and optimize power budgets across the system.Formulate requirements for the power conversion and distribution systems, translating aircraft requirements into actionable system specifications while defining key features and characteristics.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to specify requirements for system modules and circuit boards, overseeing the validation and verification processes.Conduct safety and reliability analyses for electrical systems, supporting both aircraft-level and module-level assessments.Oversee the integration of power conversion and distribution systems into aircraft platforms, planning and approving tests including module acceptance, integration, and safety of flight tests.Assist in the design, development, and testing of airborne power conversion and distribution modules in accordance with established aircraft and electrical system requirements.