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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Motor Controller Design

  2025-11-06     Ametek     Santa Barbara,CA  
Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Lead for electronic circuit development, working cross-functionally with systems engineering and mechanical engineering teams
  • Design, model, and develop motor control systems for electrically operated aerospace pumping systems, including both low- and high-voltage applications (28 VDC, 270 VDC, 115V400Hz AC)
  • Develop electronic system architectures and detailed circuit designs in accordance with customer requirements and aerospace standards (RTCA/DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, AS9100, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
  • Lead formal design reviews, configuration control processes, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and airworthiness
  • Develop and execute qualification, functional, and environmental test plans to verify design integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Apply motor control theory, including Hall-effect commutation strategies, gate driver design, and protection circuitry
  • Utilize electronic design tools: Altium Designer, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE for schematic capture, simulation, and analysis
  • Troubleshoot and validate motor control system requirements, diagnose deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
  • Draft and release specifications for suppliers, manage sub-tier suppliers, and oversee PCBA manufacturing processes for compliance
  • Document and communicate technical findings, test procedures, and results in accordance with aerospace standards
  • Participate in product certification, compliance audits, and support airworthiness documentation

Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 6+ years
  • Extensive experience in BLDC motor control systems, power electronics, and aerospace product development
  • Demonstrated experience with motor controller design and system integration
  • Proven track record in product development, compliance testing, and formal design reviews in regulated aerospace environments

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of AC and DC motors, power stage design, gate drivers, and protection circuitry
  • Proficiency in electronic design and simulation tools (Altium, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE)
  • Experience with PCBA manufacturing, supplier management, and compliance with IPC-A-610 Class 3
  • Strong teamwork, leadership, and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at technical documentation and reporting
  • Background in aerospace engineering and thermal control systems preferred
  • Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Office and laboratory environment. Ability to sit, concentrate, and operate standard office and lab equipment for extended periods.

Tools Used
  • Personal computer and software (Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, Altium, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE).
  • Standard office and laboratory equipment.

What's in it for you
  • Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
  • Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
  • Paid Time Off per year

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