Motor Modeling/Control Intern

• Develop and refine motor control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS to optimize the performance, efficiency, and thermal characteristics of our high-power-density motors
• Create and analyze simulation models of high-voltage DC/DC converters and motor inverters to predict their behavior, stability, and efficiency under various flight conditions
• Assist in the electromagnetic and thermal analysis of electric motors using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, contributing to the analysis of torque ripple, cogging torque, and loss mechanisms
• Contribute to motor design trade studies, evaluating the impact of different topologies, materials, and winding configurations on performance metrics like power density and efficiency
• Support the assembly, bring-up, and testing of prototype motor drive and power electronics hardware in the lab, gaining hands-on experience with high-power systems
• Develop test scripts and analyze experimental data from dynamometer and bench tests to validate simulation models and characterize component performance
• Correlate motor simulation models with experimental data from dynamometer testing to improve model accuracy and validate design choices
• Document your simulation results, test procedures, and design analysis in detailed reports and present your findings to the team to inform critical design decisions

• Pursuing a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year), Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong fundamentals and coursework in Power Electronics, electric machine theory (including electromagnetic principles and motor topologies like IPM/SPM), and control systems
• Simulation experience with PLECS and/or MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulating motor control systems or power converters
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM, or a similar package for electromagnetic simulation
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads for testing power electronics
• Familiarity with motor control techniques such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC) and Space Vector Modulation (SVM)
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a strong theoretical foundation, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Experience with scripting (Python/MATLAB for data analysis), embedded C/C++