Electric Propulsion Engineer - 100% ONSITE

Description:
Location: Irvine, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electric Propulsion Engineer to support the design, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for Group 1-2 electric aircraft. This role focuses on selecting, tuning, and validating ducted fans, propellers, motors, motor controllers, and battery systems to achieve performance requirements for new aircraft designs.

Required Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the selection, sizing, and integration of electric propulsion components including ducted fans, open propellers, motors, motor controllers, and batteries.
Perform system-level trade studies to balance thrust, efficiency, thermal performance, weight, and mission endurance.
Conduct tuning, calibration, and performance optimization of motors and motor controllers across varying load conditions and flight profiles.
Develop propulsion test plans and support bench testing, ground testing, and flight testing activities.
Analyze test data and generate recommendations to improve system reliability, safety margins, and energy efficiency.
Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, airframe, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of propulsion systems.
Support the creation of technical documentation including specifications, integration guides, and validation reports.
Contribute to failure mode analysis, thermal modeling, and risk mitigation related to electric propulsion hardware.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices in electric propulsion for small unmanned aircraft.


Required Skills/Qualifications
5-7 years of direct experience in electric propulsion within the aerospace or UAV industry.
Hands-on experience selecting and tuning ducted fans, propellers, motors, ESCs, and batteries for Group 1-2 aircraft.
Strong familiarity with propulsion performance metrics including thrust, RPM, torque, efficiency, voltage sag, and thermal behavior.
Experience with propulsion modeling tools and instrumentation for data capture.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve propulsion-related integration and performance issues.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Proficiency in MATLAB.
Proficiency with 3D CAD systems; SolidWorks preferred.


Education
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
 
Job Number: JPC 17432
Job Location: Irvine, CA
Rate: $112K
Duration: DIRECT POSITION
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/31/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: Debbieaubert@thestructurescompany.con
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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