Staff Engineer, Hybrid Electric Powertrains
Ampaire
Ampaire Inc. Staff Engineer, Hybrid Electric Powertrains Long Beach, CA · Full time
Ampaire is seeking a Staff Engineer for Hybrid Electric Powertrains. This role will own the continued development and commercialization of the hybrid powertrain unit integrating our reciprocating engine, electric motor/generator, and associated auxiliary equipment. The position focuses on managing integration and testing of the unit, plus continued maturation of the firewall forward fluid, thermal, and structural auxiliary equipment. Key qualifications include experience with aviation reciprocating engine integration and testing. The role reports to the Powertrain Lead and involves occasional travel for remote flight campaigns. A more senior position will be considered based on experience.
Description
Company Overview
Ampaire is revolutionizing air travel with hybrid-electric propulsion, pioneering the fastest, most practical path to sustainable aviation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in sunny California at the Long Beach Airport, Ampaire has led the industry in real-world hybrid-electric flight innovation, achieving historic milestones since the first flight of its Electric EEL testbed in 2019. Our adaptable technology seamlessly repowers existing aircraft, slashing fuel consumption by 50-70% and enabling airlines to reduce costs and emissions without waiting around for new infrastructure or fuels. When futuristic airplanes arrive, we expect them to use our power systems too, and are already working on that behind the scenes.
With flights spanning 30,000 miles across Hawaii, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, and beyond, Ampaire has proven hybrid-electric aircraft are ready now—not decades from today. In 2022, we introduced the world’s largest hybrid-electric aircraft, the Eco Caravan, which is now advancing through certification and commercialization. Backed by industry-leading partners, a $5B+ sales pipeline, and a bold vision for aviation’s future, Ampaire offers a career where your work will reshape an industry and leave a lasting impact on the world.
This is an inflection point for Ampaire and a once-in-a-century moment for the industry. Are you ready to help redefine flight? Join us.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration and testing of hybrid electric powertrains for commercial-intent aircraft
- Build hybrid electric powertrain test fixtures; standalone and on-wing
- Integrate instrumentation
- Develop test stand GUIs
- Operate development and certification powertrain tests
- Analyze collected data and generate reports
- Participate in commercial certification project reviews and trade studies
- Support the development of required certification documentation
- Support the development of qualified validation and verification processes
- Reports to the Powertrain Lead
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in powertrain integration and test projects
- Expert knowledge of reciprocating engine operation
- Expert knowledge of relevant instrumentation
- Proficient with dynamometer testing
- Proficient with thermal management test systems for powertrains
- Familiarity with operating high voltage (800V+) and high power (50 kW+) systems and safety practices
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline
- 10+ years of increasing responsibilities in powertrain integration and test projects
- Proficient with vibration data systems testing
- Proficient with electric, reciprocating, and/or gas turbine powertrain engineering
- Experience with powertrain aviation certification-intent projects
- Hands-on experience with operating high voltage (800V+) and high power (50 kW+) systems and safety practices
Salary
$125,000 - $230,000 per year