Principal Powertrain Simulation Engineer

Archer(1 month ago)

San Jose, CA, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$208,080 - $267,600Engineering

About this role

Senior motor design engineer role at an aerospace company developing all-electric VTOL aircraft, focused on advancing novel motor technologies for aviation. The position centers on high-fidelity multi-physics modeling, electromagnetic design using advanced FEA tools, and development of simulation and optimization capabilities to support design, manufacturing, and system-level integration. The role contributes to bringing motor concepts from research through production while collaborating across teams to meet performance, thermal, and cost targets.

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Required Skills

Electric Motor
Electromagnetics
Finite Element
ANSYS Maxwell
MotorCAD
JMAG
Multi-Physics
Model Reduction
Parametric Modeling
Optimization

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Qualifications

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

About Archer

archer.com

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — electric air taxis — for use in urban air mobility networks. The company’s mission is to “unlock the skies,” enabling people to reimagine how they move and spend time by bringing on-demand, low‑emission aerial transit to cities. Archer’s team is based in Santa Clara, California and is focused on advancing aircraft design, testing, and commercialization.