About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX is a pioneer in electric propulsion and battery technology for the aerospace industry. We’re working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for almost 20 years, and has successfully demonstrated our technology in flight. We are now on the path to take our proven technology and innovative products to market. Join us to be part of a passionate team that is ushering in a new era of aviation.

About the role: The Electronics Hardware Engineer is part of the Electrical and Electronics team responsible for hardware development for electronics systems. You will participate in all aspects of solution delivery including specification, design, prototyping, testing, certification, and manufacture.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, test, validate, and certify high-power electronic hardware for aviation applications, both in the laboratory and on-site, to ensure compliance with DO-254 and DO-160G.
Perform circuit and/or system design, integration, and test at circuit board, enclosure, and system level.
Modelling and performing simulations using LTspice, Multisim, Matlab/Simulink and PCB layouts with Altium or other similar tools.
Setup and testing of motor/generator/inverter prototypes and high voltage battery management and control circuit prototypes including developing test procedures, measurement, and reporting.
Document life cycle data, detailed designs, design justifications, change management, and disposition of non-conformances.
Draft, review, and validate requirements to ensure compliance with aerospace development lifecycle processes.

Required Qualifications:

BS degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, power electronics, or related discipline
3+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and use of power semiconductor devices in high voltage (>400V) power electronics products (Si MOSFET, Si IGBT, and SiC).
Knowledge of EMI filter design and DC/DC converters.

Preferred Qualifications:

Mobile motor controller/inverter product design (full lifecycle) experience, ideally in the 600kW+ power range AND/OR full lifecycle high voltage battery management system Experience in product development for aerospace or high voltage electric vehicle batteries is an advantage.
Experience with airborne systems certification requirements, guidelines, and testing (FAR Part 23 & 33, ASTM F39 & F44, RTCA DO-160G, DO-178C, DO-254), is preferred. Alternatively, experience with ISO26262 is acceptable.
Technical writing skills to create engineering documentation within a certification and quality framework.
EMI/EMC compliance testing and power electronics or high voltage electronics certification.

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range: $120k-$165k

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
Safety shoes
Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.

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