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Job Summary
The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer in the Nidec Motion and Drives team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.Nidec is the world's leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Motion and Drives, a business unit within Nidec, is a trusted development partner to industry leaders in multiple high-growth markets, including industrial automation and electric commercial vehicles. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The ideal candidate will embody Nidec's key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Motor Control Embedded Software Design Engineer to join the Aerospace team and take a lead role in developing functionally safe motor control software for the aviation industry. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software for power electronics solutions that meet stringent safety requirements for aerospace applications while adhering to industry standards such as DO-178C. This role requires expertise in implementing advanced motor control algorithms, developing functionally safe software, utilizing model-based software design and simulation tools, and experience working with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and architecture.
KEY RESULT AREAS & OUTPUTS
Design and develop functionally safe motor control software for electric propulsion systems.
Implement software modules and algorithms per product requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and complying with the company's product development processes
Develop efficient and high performance software solutions that are optimized for performance, accuracy, and reliability
Utilize model-based design and simulation tools to develop and validate software solutions; develop and maintain system models using tools such as MATLAB / Simulink and Stateflow
Apply Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to plan - execute - deliver software projects efficiently
Break down complex tasks into actionable user stories and tasks to estimate effort and establish realistic timelines
Proactive Stakeholder collaboration and communication
Stay up to date with advancements in functional safety, aerospace industry standards, and software development best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system engineers, motor design engineers, application engineers, and safety / certification experts to define system requirements and architecture
Support PCBA manufacturing partners to introduce designs into production on schedule and ensure proper functional test of the electronics; including creation of test specifications and collaboration on test equipment
Work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary
Comprehensive analysis, testing, documentation and adherence to compliance standards
Typical design tasks include writing design specifications, performing design analysis and simulations, authoring software test procedures, conducting rigorous software testing and verification activities, leading software design reviews, and participating in engineering validation, design verification, and agency certification phases of projects
Create and maintain project documentation including design requirements, design specifications, test procedures, simulation results and support technical manual creation
Lead technical software design reviews for newly developed solutions with cross functional teams to identify software vulnerabilities and identify / implement appropriate measures to address vulnerabilities
Ensure compliance with functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262 and DO-178C, throughout the development process; conduct and document safety analyses and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and appropriate safety measures, define safety requirements and develop safety cases, and collaborate with safety experts to conduct safety audits and reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards
TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE (proficiency levels aligned to job level)
ESSENTIAL
Manages complexity
Manages ambiguity
Communicates effectively
Collaborates
Plans and organizes
Attention to detail
Cultivates Innovation
Builds networks
Interpersonal savvy
Action oriented
Optimizes work processes
Balances stakeholders
Being resilient
Customer focus
Nimble learning
Experience in New Product Development and Phase-Gate processes
Experience with advanced motor control algorithms and model-based design and simulation is essential
Experience with programming languages and software development tools relevant to aerospace applications, such as C/C++, MATLAB / Simulink, and software simulation, test, and analysis
PREFERRED:
Familiarity with functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262 and DO-178C, and their application in the aerospace industry
Experience with microcontroller / DSP based hardware for motor control applications desired
Experience designing software for aerospace
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science (or related field) with focus in motor control software algorithms and a working knowledge of power electronics hardware
7 or more years of experience in advanced motor control software design including knowledge of vector control algorithms, field-oriented control algorithms, sensorless control algorithms, and functional safety software development
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.