Senior Software Development Engineer
Adobe
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Technical Lead, Hybrid Generator
Archer
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Be the single point technical lead for generator motor product development and delivery across full life cycle
- Lead cross-functional teams through the complete development lifecycle of the motor generator from concept through production
- Work with system partners to define generator specifications including power output, efficiency targets, weight constraints, and integration requirements
- Oversee the thermal management system design ensuring optimal performance under varying operating conditions
- Lead mechanical design and integration of generator housing, mounting system, and mechanical integration with gas turbine and aircraft structures
- Guide electromagnetic FEA analysis efforts with simulation specialists to optimize generator performance and efficiency within schedule and weight targets
- Collaborate with thermal analysis experts to ensure reliable operation across flight envelope
- Coordinate development of comprehensive test strategies including dynamometer testing and integrated system validation
- Lead cross-functional teams in analyzing test data and driving design iterations based on performance findings
- Serve as primary technical authority and coordinator for generator-related issues throughout development
- Collaborate with systems, vehicle integration and other vehicle module teams
- Work closely with safety teams to ensure airworthiness requirements are met
- Lead design reviews and provide technical expertise for critical program decisions
- Interface with flight test teams to support ground and flight validation activities
- Mentor a team of engineers and provide technical direction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 10-15+ years of experience in electric machine design and development
- Proven track record leading technical teams and delivering complex electromechanical systems
- Experience with high-speed, high-power density electric machines
- Expertise in electromagnetic design principles and electric machine theory
- Strong background in thermal analysis and cooling system design
- Experience with materials selection for high-performance electric machines
- Knowledge of power electronics and generator control systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for electric machines and quality control methods
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and drive results
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to executive leadership
- Strong project management skills with experience managing development timelines and budgets
- Proven ability to work effectively with external suppliers and partners
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Commitment to safety-first engineering practices in aviation applications
- Bonus Qualifications: Hybrid electric drivetrain development experience, Gas turbine experience or knowledge of turbomachinery systems, Proficiency with electromagnetic FEA tools, Aerospace certification experience, Familiarity with model based Monte Carlo design optimization of electromechanical systems.
Benefits
- Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Archers People Team is available for contacting regarding accommodations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electric machine designelectromechanical systemselectromagnetic design principlesthermal analysiscooling system designmaterials selectionpower electronicsgenerator control systemshigh-speed electric machineshigh-power density electric machines
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationproject managementcross-functional team collaborationmentoringproblem-solvinganalytical skillstechnical directionresults-drivensafety-first engineering
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringAerospace certification