Power Electronics Design & Validation Engineer
The E-Plane Company · Chennai · onsite · Posted 40d ago
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- We are hiring a Power Electronics Design & Validation Engineer to lead the design, development, tuning, integration, and validation of high-voltage, high-power propulsion inverter systems for next-generation eVTOL platforms. The role involves end-to-end ownership of propulsion inverter hardware, motor control algorithms, system integration, controller tuning, verification & validation, and powertrain testing activities. You will work on 600–1000V class electric propulsion systems involving SiC-based inverters, high-speed electric motors, thermal management, EMI/EMC, functional safety, and aircraft-level powertrain integration. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in power electronics design, motor control, system-level validation, and hardware/software integration for aerospace or high-performance EV applications.
Key Responsibilities - Lead the architecture, design, development, and validation of high-voltage propulsion inverter systems for eVTOL applications.
- Design and optimize high-power inverter hardware including DC-link capacitors, gate drivers, busbars, current sensing, protection circuits, and SiC/MOSFET power stages.
- Develop motor control strategies including FOC, MTPA, field weakening, torque control, regenerative braking, and fault management.
- Perform controller tuning and calibration for propulsion motors under dynamic flight operating conditions.
- Conduct simulation and modelling activities using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, or similar tools for inverter and motor drive systems.
- Define and execute verification & validation plans for propulsion inverters, motor controllers, and integrated electric powertrain systems.
- Support HIL, SIL, MIL, and dyno-based testing activities for propulsion systems and perform correlation between simulation and experimental results.
- Lead system integration activities involving motors, batteries, BMS, thermal systems, avionics interfaces, and aircraft power distribution systems.
- Develop and validate fault detection, diagnostics, derating logic, redundancy management, and fail-safe operation strategies.
- Perform EMI/EMC analysis, grounding strategy development, and high-voltage insulation coordination.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, controls, embedded software, systems engineering, and certification teams.
- Support compliance activities for aerospace standards including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754A, and functional safety requirements.
- Generate technical documentation including design reports, test procedures, DVPRs, qualification reports, and certification artifacts.
- Support prototype bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis during development and testing phases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 5+ years of industry experience in high-voltage power electronics, electric propulsion, or motor drive system development.
- Strong experience in designing high-power inverters using SiC MOSFETs or IGBTs for automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications.
- Proficiency in motor control development and tuning including FOC, torque control, and field weakening algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, or equivalent simulation environments.
- Experience in controller validation, dyno testing, system debugging, and propulsion system integration.
- Strong understanding of HV safety, thermal management, EMC/EMI mitigation, and electrical protection strategies.
- Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time control implementation, CAN communication, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience in verification & validation methodologies including SIL, HIL, MIL, and hardware testing.
- Familiarity with aerospace certification and development processes for safety-critical systems.
- Experience with eVTOL, UAV, aerospace propulsion, or electric aircraft systems.
- Knowledge of DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4761, and aerospace functional safety workflows.
- Experience with high-speed electric motors, resolver/encoder interfaces, and propulsion gearbox systems.
- Exposure to battery systems, HV distribution architectures, and aircraft energy management systems.
- Hands-on experience with HIL platforms such as dSPACE, Speedgoat, Typhoon HIL, or NI systems.
- Experience with thermal design and cooling integration for high-power propulsion inverters.
- Familiarity with PCB layout constraints for high-current/high-voltage applications and low inductance busbar design.
- Knowledge of test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, and EMI/EMC test setups.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams involving systems engineering, certification, and flight test teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
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MatlabPower Electronics DesignLtspicesystem integrationSimulinkPLECSPsimController ValidationEMI EMC AnalysisMotor Control DevelopmentVerification Validation Methodologies