Electromechanical Systems Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Torrance, California, United States Epirus Full time

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for national security challenges. Our team of experts designs and builds innovative systems that push the boundaries of what is possible.

As a Principal Systems Engineer at Epirus, you will play a key role in designing and integrating complex electromechanical systems. Your expertise in system requirements, mechanical and electrical design, and kinematics will be essential in delivering high-performance positioner assemblies for our high-power microwave systems.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work with a talented engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and testing heavy-lift electromechanical systems, including positioners, robotics, and manufacturing equipment. You will analyze and design cutting-edge positioner assemblies, ensuring they meet requirements and optimize system integration.

Responsibilities:

  • Own key performance parameters and system requirements for positioner systems, deriving them through modeling and analysis
  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure mechanical, electrical, and kinematics designs meet requirements and optimize systems integration
  • Lead component selection and integration of motion control system elements, including motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, drive controllers, control computers, and safety interlocks
  • Validate and troubleshoot motion control systems through data logging and analysis
  • Conduct design reviews and presentations with peers and serve as an expert reviewer

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, or related engineering field
  • 8+ years of experience in positioner or relevant actuation system design
  • Expert-level comfort with control requirements, design, and verification
  • Experience with multiple gimbal product lifecycles from design concept to build and test
  • Experience with linear actuator and/or servo motor-driven heavy-lift systems (lifting and rotating >5000lbs)
  • Experience tuning PID control algorithms
  • Experience implementing industrial/military safety standards into motion control systems, such as STO, single-fault tolerance, safety-rated components, etc.
  • Ability to understand electrical schematics and control panel diagrams

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience configuring and integrating motor controllers/motor drive units
  • Experience with one or more industrial communication protocols, including CANopen, J1939, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, etc.
  • Proficiency in C / C++ / Rust and Python
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
  • Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year



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