Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Irvine, United States Butler Aerospace and Defense Full time


Senior Powertrain Systems Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA


Job ID: #69941
Pay Range: $100-125
Contract Position
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Person
Min years of experience: 5+
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Sciences required; Master's or PhD degree preferred
Detailed Job Description:
Join us as we design for the future. Be a part of a team supporting the emerging industry of electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Join a team of creative thinkers looking to build a better mobility experience for everyone by creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem with products that meet high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.

What we do:
The Sr. Powertrain Systems Engineer is responsible for developing electric propulsion systems. You will help develop and deliver the powertrain strategy from requirements to the physical product.

What you can do:

  • Development of trade studies around key design decisions
  • Development of the safety cases, verification strategies, and risk mitigations of the powertrain
  • Implement and test the design of the powertrain system, and evaluate performance
  • Stay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your field
  • Continuous improvement of processes to increase safety and efficiency
  • Implement testing and develop test plans
  • Prepare Certification Design Compliance Reports with Airworthiness concepts and processes
  • Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
  • Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned


What you can contribute

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Sciences required; Master's or PhD degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in electric powertrains
  • Experience in aviation or EV industry in powertrain, DC motors, or Invertors
  • Strong proficiency in some or all of: Systems Engineering, CAD, FEA, motor design, or motor control software, numerical modeling and dynamic simulation of complex systems
  • Experience with ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254, and other relevant standards


You may also contribute:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in an aircraft development program preferred
  • Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations
  • Experience with powertrain simulation
  • Preferred experience in rotorcrafts, large drones, or EV industries



Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.



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