Electrical and Propulsion Responsible Engineer

**About Us**

Skydweller Aero Inc. is a transatlantic cutting-edge aerospace company developing solar-powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight with heavy, and powerful payload capacity. Utilizing technology based upon the longest continuous renewably powered flight program in history, this fast-growing startup is developing a new class of unmanned aircraft, providing the persistence of geosynchronous satellites with powerful sensing capabilities and the flexibility of a large, airborne platform. Skydweller Aero Inc. has World and US headquarters in Oklahoma City and European offices headquartered in Spain.
- Responsible for the design, development, and integration of the assigned powerplant
- Synthesize integration, validation and verification requirements into a requirement specification:

- developing operational and performance requirements for motors and motor drivers.
- Defining the verification plan for propulsion units, including simulations, lab, and integration tests.
- Designing power-plan architecture using MBSE tools.
- Identify the equipment and systems required to implement the functionality described in the requirements specification. Support build/buy tradeoffs.
- Create and maintain the technical baseline for the propulsion system including complete configuration control
- Provide Lab requirements to support SIL/HIL development for development and formal verifications.
- Generate or specify all artifacts and reports required for certification of a CS-23 aircraft

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- The Propulsion Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the assigned powerplant. That experience should include:

- Demonstrated experience in defining, planning, and developing complex systems-level requirements to support propulsion systems
- Performing systems-level integration activities for aircraft propulsion systems including Motors, controllers, and optionally, propellers.
- Interfacing with suppliers to ensure technical requirements were met to support aircraft development need dates.
- Providing technical assistance to production and customer service departments for support of system technical inquiries and issue resolution
- Performing system evaluation and analysis to verify the system design compliance with functional requirements
- Coordinating with cross-functional team members to complete assignments/projects as defined and on schedule
- Defining and conducting system lab testing and aircraft functional testing
- Preparing presentations on propulsion system design/development status. Supporting system analyses for propulsion systems
- Experience working in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration labs.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Design of electromechanical machines.
- Proficiency in writing technical requirements, documentation, and reports involving test data and analysis
- Familiarity with avionics/electrical test laboratories and lab equipment
- Working knowledge of system qualification requirements including DO-160F/G for environmental.
- Familiarity with SAE ARP 4754a and ARP 4761
- Ability to manage and complete complex work assignments
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-functional team environment
- Ability to support production and customer service to troubleshoot and recommend solutions to aircraft issues
- Working knowledge of electric powertrain main elements such as batteries, power distribution, and control systems

**Preferred Tools / Process Experience**
- Ansys SCADE
- Ansys simulations
- Modelica
- 3Dx PLM
- Polarion ALM
- Visio
- JIRA/Confluence

**Search Keywords**
- Electrical motors
- Propulsion engineer
- Hardware in the loop (HIL)

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**Company Benefits**

1. Health insurance: We offer health insurance to all FTEs, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Paid time off: This includes vacation time, sick leave, and personal days.
3. Flexible schedules: we offer flexible schedules; we help employees achieve a better work-life balance.
4. Professional development opportunities: we may offer training, educational opportunities, or tuition reimbursement programs to help employees develop their skills and advance their careers.
5. Wellness programs: we offer wellness programs that promote healthy living and can include things like gym memberships, nutrition counseling, or stress-management classes.
6. Flex Remuneration.
7. Meal Vouchers.
8. Stock options: all FTEs after one year of seniority may have the opportunity to receive options as part of their compensation package.
9. Bonuses: we offer bonuses or other forms of performance-based compensation to reward