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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 Functional Modeling Engineer with the Nidec Aerospace 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, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. 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
The Functional Modeling Engineer is responsible to elaborate system and equipment models to be used for several aspects during the Electric Engine development, such as integration with airframe, failure propagation and safety analysis, transient analysis, model-based design, software development and control law definitions/adjustments. For this position the candidate will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the development of an Electric Engine.
The individual is responsible for
The elaboration of high-fidelity models using Matlab Simulink.
Developing the models' structures considering the models requirements and equipment/system architecture.
Refining motor control laws providing adequate adjustments when necessary.
Daily interface with the Motor Control Software Engineer to jointly determine the main aspects for the motor control.
Interface with the Systems Engineers and Equipment Engineers to capture the requirements and system architecture that must be implemented in the models.
Interface with the customer to present and align the features to be incorporated in the integration models.
Use of model-based design development.
Maintaining the models updated with robust version control.
Use of requirement management tools.
Developing models according to DO178 model-based design.
Developing models to be used in the test benches for hardware-in-the-loop tests.
Additional Job Details
Technical Attributes and Experience
Experience in New Product Development and Phase-Gate processes
Experience in modeling electric motor control
Experience in design for motor control and high-voltage equipment
Experience in requirements management and V&V process
High skills in Matlab Simulink and Simscape
Willingness to work with, and travel to, domestic and international design and manufacturing locations when necessary.
PREFERRED:
Experience in integration of electronic hardware and motor control
Experience in ARP4754A process.
Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)
Bachelor's or Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
7 years of experience in motor control/modeling
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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