Sr. Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Sr. Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Engineer is responsible for building our power management capabilities from the ground up and assisting in developing and tracking power properties to aid with electrical loads/voltage drop development, electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) development, aircraft performance trade studies, cost, and more. This position requires an experienced professional with expertise in power analysis/budgeting and control during various phases of aircraft design/development to certification. This position reports to the Head of Systems Engineering and provides technical solutions/guidance for the entire engineering team.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Leads and participates in system-level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude control system requirements
• Perform electrical system architecture, design and analysis
• Conduct advanced design power estimation to develop preliminary power estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and develop methods of measurement for verification of power requirements for LRUs, components, assemblies, and complete systems.
• Develop the analysis methods and tools for power management
• Estimate, calculate, and verify mass properties of LRUs, components, assemblies, and complete systems in support of trade studies and drawing/component release
• Manage/perform testing of aircraft wiring harness including bonding and grounding
• Work with the broader engineering team to conduct multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide through design decisions
• Generate and maintain power reports to key stakeholders of various cross-functional teams
• Develop, support, and execute test plans to verify power properties (voltage drops, current distribution, on/off power timing, power quality, etc.)
• Track, maintain, and own power distribution inside a database
• Partner with PMO organization to execute build plan
• Requires up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, physics, or related engineering field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a power management engineer in an aerospace organization (an equivalent combination of education experience may be considered)
• Experience working on aircraft electrical systems (ATA24)
• Experience working with high voltage DC systems
• Experience working with aircraft 28VDC systems
• Experience with flight critical aircraft systems
• Experience developing and maintaining a Power Management and Control Plan
• Experience with supplier/vendor requirements, monitoring, and weight control
• Experience with technical disciplines and principles of structures, aerodynamics, propulsions, avionics, interiors, flight test, manufacturing
• Experience with aircraft conceptual design
• Experience with electric propulsion air or ground vehicles
• Experience with high-rate automotive manufacturing preferred
• Experience with FAA or EASA certification process part (23/25/27/29)
• Experience working with regulatory agencies
• Experience in aircraft (OEM) level systems engineering
• Experience in CATIA V5/V6
• Knowledge of Cable Bundle Design, Wire Harness Design, Wire routing and Sizing Power Distribution, Voltage Conversion and Redundancy
• Ability to perform Power Budget and Voltage Drop Analysis
• Knowledge of Aerospace Connectors and EMI Cable Shielding
• Electrical Interconnect Design to Aerospace Standards
• Knowledge of EWIS aerospace standards/ requirements definition
• Knowledge of Aircraft EMI / EMC Design and Testing for Composite Airframe
• Familiarity with ATA100, or predecessors
• Knowledge of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software such as 3D Experience
• Proficiency with Jira (Agile tool)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

You may also be able to contribute:

• Master’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, physics, or related engineering field preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).