You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate a high-performance hybrid-electric propulsion system into the Omen air vehicle. You will own and design powertrain components from concept through production, optimizing for the unique demands of a tail-sitter platform including VTOL operations, efficient cruise flight, and rapid transition between flight modes.

As a Principal Powertrain Engineer, you will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teammates to deliver a high-performance, reliable propulsion solution. You will drive component selection, manage supplier relationships, lead testing and validation efforts, and ensure the powertrain meets performance, weight, thermal, and reliability requirements.

This is a hands-on role where you will tackle hard technical problems, mentor junior engineers, and play a critical role in bringing a groundbreaking aircraft platform to operational reality. You will be a trusted subject matter expert in the design and development of our powertrain.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the design of hybrid-electric propulsion systems including motors, generators, battery packs, fuel systems, power electronics, and propeller/rotor integration

• Electric machine sizing and design, transmission sizing and design, inverter sizing and design, and how the full system integrates into the air vehicle.

• Conduct powertrain performance analysis, thermal modeling, and energy optimization studies to meet mission requirements for endurance, payload capacity, and operational envelope

• Lead the development and execution of test plans for powertrain subsystems and full-up systems, including ground test stands, HILs, and flight test

• Define and validate technical performance measures including power, efficiency, thermal limits, and fault tolerance across all operating modes

• Create detailed technical specifications and interface control documents for powertrain components and assemblies

• Collaborate with the Airframe and Vehicle Controls teams for solutions on system packaging, structural/thermal interfaces, and thrust/power control architectures

• Conduct design reviews, perform requirements analysis, and plan system verification to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards

• Establish and manage supplier relationships for critical powertrain components, including technical requirements definition, design reviews, and qualification oversight

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• Minimum of 12+ professional years in technical leadership roles such as a Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer, or similarly relevant position focused on propulsion systems

• Experience in engineering team leadership and project execution for aerospace, automotive, or defense sectors with focus on electric or hybrid propulsion

• Proficiency in powertrain engineering skillsets including electric motors, transmissions, generators, power electronics, battery systems, and thermal management

• Hands-on experience with propulsion system development, testing, and integration for aerospace platforms

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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Responsibilities:

• Partner with core electrical design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to improve product function and reliability by applying best practices to designs and establishing repeatable process control.
• Support new product development by prototyping early development hardware to learn the design limitations.
• Execute on design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency.
• Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly).
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers.
• Partner with engineering & production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vessels.
• Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective.
• Dive deep into the details to identify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system-level approach to prioritize issues for the vessel as a whole.
• Identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances.
• Constantly be challenging requirements to determine what adds value and what is non-value added overhead.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven understanding of electrical engineering principles, including design integrations into complex systems.
• Experience in wire harnessing, radios, transmissions, and integrating systems is a plus.
• Experience in designing electrical systems for complex projects, preferably in the automotive, maritime or defense industry.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical systems, such as IEEE, IEC, and ABS is a plus.
• Familiarity with programming languages and software development practices is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan.
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

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What you'll do

Build, preparation, and maintenance of competition cars and their specialised components, as well as future developments to the high standards of reliability and performance.

Work both at the M-Sport HQ and on international events, providing mechanical support.

Diagnose and repair issues under time pressure during events.

Collaborate closely with engineers, and senior technicians at both the HQ and on event.

What you need

Educated to technician level and have a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.

Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.

Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.

Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Hungry to share our determination to deliver a winning performance for the very best results.

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