Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking Electric Power Systems Engineers to contribute to the design and development of next generation electric and hybrid-electric power systems for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles including efficient high performance vertical take-off and landing aircraft, high-altitude UAVs and long-endurance UAVs to name a few.

As part of a highly collaborative environment you will work independently and on a multi-disciplinary team. As such, candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and the desire to take on new tasks and develop new skills.

Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

Education Requirements:        Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or a Relevant Discipline

• Entry Level:                        B.S. and preferably an M.S.
• Experienced Level:             B.S. and preferably an M.S.
• Senior Level:                      M.S. and preferably a Ph.D.

Experience Requirements (an advanced degree may qualify for years of experience):              

• Entry Level:                        Recent Graduate to 3 Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• Experienced Level:             3 (+) Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• Senior Level:                      8 (+) Years of Relevant Industry Experience

Interests, Working Knowledge and Backgrounds Normally Include a Mix of:

• Electrical engineering with a background in electro-mechanical machinery, power electronics, power distribution, and/or controls.
• Propulsion system design, analysis, integration and testing of advanced synchronous and asynchronous components including motors, generators, power control electronics, conductors, and energy storage devices.
• Familiarity with advanced electric propulsion system components:
  • High torque density motors
  • High performance energy storage devices
  • Power electronics
  • High voltage distribution harnesses and interconnects
• Knowledge of system chain of
  • Power Generation
  • Electric Energy Storage
  • System Control
  • Propulsion
• Engineering Industry Background May Include:
  • Analytical research and product development
  • Automotive or locomotive electric propulsion
  • Aerospace and aircraft propulsion

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer