Senior Electrical Engineer for Powertrain Wiring Design

1 day ago


Irvine, California, United States Supernal Full time
About Supernal

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.

We are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Powertrain Wiring Design to lead the design and test of Powertrain propulsion system wiring.

The Powertrain team is responsible for the design, integration, qualification, and certification of energy storage systems, high voltage distribution, electric motors, and power electronics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Powertrain and other Air Vehicle teams to develop electrical system requirements
  • Translate requirements into system distribution architecture, layout, and design, including bonding and grounding
  • Design and size cable bundles, wire harnesses, and wire routing to industry standards
  • Select aerospace connectors and EMI cable shielding to ensure safety and system separation requirements are met
  • Design to industry standards and using wiring design toolboxes within CATIA
  • Develop 2D wiring schematics and 3D installation drawings
  • Perform voltage drop analysis, thermal performance, and electrical loads analysis
  • Work with the flight tech team to define efficiencies calculations and weight management
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure successful program execution and compliance with requirements
  • Participate in multi-functional working groups to identify optimal routing of power distribution cables
  • Hands-on abilities with harness build, validation, and troubleshooting
  • Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
  • Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree is preferred
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Experience with the full life cycle of aircraft electrical harness design, qualification, production, and product support
  • Experience in the EV automotive or electric aviation industry
  • Experience designing electrical wiring for high-power, 600+ VDC distribution systems
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies
  • Experience with vehicle checkout and testing
  • Familiarity with wiring and cable bundle thermal management installation considerations
  • Strong ability to identify and communicate risks and drive issues to closure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of practical application of DO-160 preferred
  • Knowledge of high-power, 800 VDC aviation distribution systems preferred
  • Experience working on vertical lift aircraft
  • Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Aerospace Standards
  • Knowledge of Aircraft EMI / EMC design and testing
  • Familiarity with FAA part 23/25/27/28 or other certification experience

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is: $122,750—$157,500 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-

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