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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Job Responsibility:
Research and develop novel motor technologies including new topologies, advanced materials, and innovative manufacturing processes for aviation applications
Lead electromagnetic design using advanced finite element simulation tools (FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent)
Create and validate reduced-order models for rapid design iteration and system-level integration
Develop new simulation capabilities and modeling methodologies to advance motor design processes
Implement parametric modeling frameworks enabling efficient design space exploration and optimization
Develop and deploy optimization strategies for motor design including multi-objective optimization of efficiency, power density, thermal performance, and cost
Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty quantification to guide robust design decisions
Conduct trade studies evaluating motor topologies, winding configurations, cooling strategies, and materials
Analyze manufacturing tolerances and their impact on motor performance and quality
Requirements:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Strong mathematical and physical understanding of electrical machinery and electromagnetic theory
5+ years of experience in electric motor design, development, or manufacturing
Expert-level proficiency with electromagnetic finite element simulation tools including: Required: Strong experience with at least two of the following: FEMM, Ansys Maxwell, MotorCAD, JMAG, or equivalent FEA tools
Multi-physics simulation coupling electromagnetics, thermal, and mechanical domains
Model validation and correlation with test data
Strong programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling, analysis, and automation
Deep knowledge of electric motor technologies including: Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), induction motors, and emerging topologies
Electromagnetic design principles and optimization
Thermal management and cooling strategies
Mechanical design including rotor dynamics and structural analysis
Manufacturing processes and their impact on motor performance
Nice to have:
Proven track record of developing new motor technologies from concept through production
Experience managing technology development programs with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives
Experience with design for manufacturing and design for cost (DFM/DFC) principles
Familiarity with motor control strategies and power electronics integration
Experience with: Advanced materials including soft magnetic composites, silicon steel, and high-temperature magnets
Additive manufacturing and advanced winding techniques
Design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis methods
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and real-time simulation