In this role, you will lead the design, development, and integration of Omen's advanced electric propulsion system. You will own the electric powertrain architecture from concept through production, optimizing for the unique demands of a tail-sitter platform including VTOL operations, efficient cruise flight, and charging.

As the electric propulsion Lead, you will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teammates to deliver a high-performance, reliable solution which seamlessly integrates with the rotor systems, powerplant, and cooling systems. You will own the propeller drive system as well as electric components of the on-board power generation, including battery, power management, and power conversion.

You will drive component selection, manage supplier relationships, lead testing and validation efforts, and ensure the electric propulsion systems meet performance and integration requirements. This is a hands-on high ownership role where you will tackle hard technical problems, be the expert, and play a critical role in bringing a groundbreaking aircraft platform to operational reality.

Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of autonomous flight systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the design of electric propulsion systems including motors, battery, inverters, and high voltage power management
• Lead electric performance analysis, voltage and thermal modeling, and energy optimization studies to meet mission requirements for electrical loads.
• Lead the development and execution of test plans for electric propulsion subsystems and combined power generation, including ground test stands, HILs, and flight test, building up to system verification to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards
• Define and validate technical performance measures including power, efficiency, thermal limits, and fault tolerance across all operating modes
• Engage suppliers and create detailed technical specifications and interface control documents for electric propulsion components and assemblies as required
• Collaborate with other teams for solutions on system packaging, structural/thermal interfaces, and thrust/power control architectures
• Manage development schedules and technical risks in coordination with program management

Requirements:

• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to fix it
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 12+ professional years or be recognized as a seasoned expert with significant influence in their field
• Experience in engineering leadership and project execution for aerospace, automotive, or defense sectors with focus on electric or hybrid propulsion
• In-depth knowledge of electric motors, generators, power electronics, battery systems, thermal management, and energy storage architectures
• Hands-on experience with propulsion system development, testing, and integration for aerospace platforms
• Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like JIRA and Confluence, and knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of engaging effectively with both technical teams and non-technical partners
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience developing hybrid-electric or electric propulsion systems for aircraft, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or UAS platforms
• Proven track record leading propulsion systems through full qualification campaigns from early development through flight test and production
• Experience with propulsion system modeling and simulation tools
• Familiarity with aviation environmental and EMI standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or equivalent) and qualification campaigns for flight hardware
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience

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