ABOUT THE ROLE

MightyFly is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to the development of one of the world’s largest autonomous cargo aircraft. As the Staff Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and leading the architectural design, implementation, and testing of electrical systems onboard MightyFly’s hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. This role requires a strong fundamental understanding of electric powertrain systems, power electronics, high voltage battery management, and safety critical design.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, passionate about hybrid eVTOL aircraft development, and has a strong interest in working in a small, fast paced team where a variety of skills will need to be applied day to day. Your work will have a direct impact on our mission and success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Be responsible for design, development and integration of high voltage batteries, powertrain hardware, power electronics, and control for the aircraft’s hybrid-electric systems.
Lead hands-on integration and testing of aircraft electrical systems
Perform system trades and provide data-driven recommendations for build vs buy decisions
Contribute to high-level planning and architecture discussions in collaboration with other team members
Generate technical drawings of systems, components, and interfaces
Manage prototype production and contract manufacturers

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Technical

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of experience as a hands-on Electrical Engineer
Experience designing high voltage (400V-800V) systems including safety, protection, and fault handling
Deep expertise in power electronics, thermal management, power conversion
Strong understanding of hybrid electric propulsion systems including inverter and generator technology, motor control, brushless motor operation
Experience in design and fabrication for automotive or aerospace environments (extreme temperature, shock, vibration, etc)

General

A passion for building systems from the ground up
A can-do attitude for tackling and solving complex problems
Be a self-starter with the ability to work and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Great documentation skills

Planning & Partnering

Ability to plan and deliver on time
Ability to translate product requirements into technical implementation plans
Excellent technical communication skills
Organizational Skills

Nice to have

Familiarity with aviation certification standards & processes
Educational background or work experience in high performance vehicles (electric or hybrid vehicles, race vehicles, Solar Car, Formula SAE)
Experience with various battery chemistries and related battery management systems

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

MightyFly is only able to sponsor TN visas and H1B visa transfers for this position at the present time.

Equal opportunity

MightyFly is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Diversity

MightyFly values diversity and welcomes applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. We are an international team led by a female CEO.

Job Location

Bay Area, work will be onsite.

Culture

We are aviation and aerospace enthusiasts who believe the sky is not the limit.
Teamwork: We believe that to achieve great results we need great teamwork.
Working hard: Building reliable aviation and logistics products is really hard but also exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Having fun: We believe that hard work needs to be coupled with fun. We love hanging out beyond the workday, hosting team dinners, and organizing fun activities. We love the outdoors and outdoor sports. And of course, we love flying.
Celebrating wins large and small.
Creativity. We love and encourage creativity. The best ideas emerge when our working environment fosters out-of-the-box thinking.
Equity, inclusivity, and respect for the diversity of life and work experiences that each individual brings to the team.
Transparency, honesty, and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
401k Plan
Commuter benefits
Complementary in office meals and snacks

Average Compensation: $175,000

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