Sr. Electrical Engineer - Motor Controller Design

SOGECLAIR•Goleta, CA

About The Position

We seek a Sr. Electrical Engineer specializing in brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller design for aerospace applications. This role advances company capabilities by developing new products and improving the value of current products, with a strong focus on compliance, reliability, and airworthiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years
Extensive experience in BLDC motor control systems, power electronics, and aerospace product development
Demonstrated experience with motor controller design and system integration
Proven track record in product development, compliance testing, and formal design reviews in regulated aerospace environments
Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of AC and DC motors, power stage design, gate drivers, and protection circuitry
Proficiency in electronic design and simulation tools (Altium, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE)
Experience with PCBA manufacturing, supplier management, and compliance with IPC-A-610 Class 3
Strong teamwork, leadership, and technical troubleshooting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at technical documentation and reporting

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace engineering and thermal control systems preferred

Responsibilities

Technical Lead for electronic circuit development, working cross-functionally with systems engineering and mechanical engineering teams
Design, model, and develop motor control systems for electrically operated aerospace pumping systems, including both low- and high-voltage applications (28 VDC, 270 VDC, 115V–400Hz AC)
Develop electronic system architectures and detailed circuit designs in accordance with customer requirements and aerospace standards (RTCA/DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, AS9100, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
Lead formal design reviews, configuration control processes, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and airworthiness
Develop and execute qualification, functional, and environmental test plans to verify design integrity and regulatory compliance
Apply motor control theory, including Hall-effect commutation strategies, gate driver design, and protection circuitry
Utilize electronic design tools: Altium Designer, LT Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE for schematic capture, simulation, and analysis
Troubleshoot and validate motor control system requirements, diagnose deficiencies, and implement corrective actions
Draft and release specifications for suppliers, manage sub-tier suppliers, and oversee PCBA manufacturing processes for compliance
Document and communicate technical findings, test procedures, and results in accordance with aerospace standards
Participate in product certification, compliance audits, and support airworthiness documentation