About magniX

Based in Washington state, magniX is a leader in electric propulsion for aerospace & defense, working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for quite some time, proving our technology in flight. We are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the 3rd era of aviation.

About the Role

The Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer is part of the team responsible for hardware development for the electronic systems on our integrated powertrain. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of solution delivery including specification, design, prototyping, testing, certification, and manufacture. There are two primary areas of hardware electronics in our powertrain, the multiphase inverter/motor controller, and the battery management system and control unit. Candidates must have experience in at least one of those two product designs. The role requires experience and expertise in the following areas: hardware and firmware development for motor controllers or high voltage battery systems for safety critical applications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop lightweight, multiphase inverters for aerospace applications from 600kW – 1 MW – primarily driving the hardware implementation OR
• Develop battery management and battery control unit hardware electronics for aerospace applications, from low voltage sensing and control to high voltage power delivery – primarily driving the hardware implementation.
• Design, test, and validate power electronics and high voltage battery electronics circuits, including hardware and software, in lab tests and in the field.
• Perform circuit and/or system design and integration at circuit board, enclosure, and system level.
• Setup and testing of motor/generator/inverter prototypes and high voltage battery management and control circuit prototypes including developing test procedures, measurement, and reporting.
• Interfacing hardware components including control systems, actuators, voltage and current sensors, power analyzers, encoders and vehicle management units.
• Modelling using Matlab/Simulink and PCB layouts with Altium or other similar tools.
• Define requirements for motor control software/firmware and/or battery management unit software/firmware.
• Hardware design for certification in airborne systems according to DO-254 and testing according to DO-160G or automotive safety systems to ISO26262.

Qualifications

• BS degree or MS degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, power electronics, or related discipline with 5-10 years of related experience.
• Mobile motor controller/inverter product design (full lifecycle) experience, ideally in the 600kW power range OR
• High voltage battery management system product design (full lifecycle), particularly for traction applications
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of power semiconductor devices in high voltage (>400V) power electronics products (Si MOSFET, Si IGBT, and SiC)
• Knowledge of EMI filter design and DC/DC converters
• Knowledge of voltage insulation testing and safety
• Experience in product development for aerospace or high voltage electric vehicle batteries is an advantage.
• Experience with airborne systems certification requirements, guidelines, and testing (FAR Part 23 & 33, ASTM F39 & F44, RTCA DO-160G, DO-178C, DO-254), is preferred. Alternatively, experience with ISO26262 is acceptable.
• EMI/EMC compliance testing and power electronics or high voltage electronics certification
• Technical writing skills to create engineering documentation within a certification and quality framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in electric propulsion.

Location

• Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington. 

Compensation & Benefits

magniX benefits include:

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 9.5% 401K company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• ADD insurance.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 4 weeks paid vacation 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. 
• Relocation package including flights, 2-week accommodations, and moving allowance.
• Catered Friday lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

This position's approximate base salary range is $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year, depending on years of experience and level of education.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. Under §120.15, a “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. As this position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization. 

magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.