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Senior/Staff Systems Modeling Engineer, Electric Propulsion

Zipline
Location
South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Hardware
Salary
$180,000 - $255,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of industry experience developing and validating physics-based models for electric powertrains, aerospace systems, electric vehicles, robotics, or other complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Strong heat-transfer fundamentals and experience building, parameterizing, and validating lumped-parameter thermal networks for electric machines or power electronics
  • Track record of using quantitative analysis and modeling to drive engineering decisions, including design trade studies, operating limits, performance optimization, or system architecture decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to design experimental characterization campaigns for parameter identification and model validation, including defining test plans, instrumentation, and measurement requirements
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Julia, Rust, or similar languages, with experience developing clean, modular, object-oriented engineering code and reusable modeling frameworks
  • Solid foundation in numerical methods, optimization, controls, and engineering model validation
Nice to have
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Familiarity with motor and inverter loss mechanisms and modeling approaches
  • Experience using high-fidelity electromagnetic and thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS Motor-CAD, ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, COMSOL, ANSYS Icepak, or similar
  • Familiarity with production telemetry, fleet operations, or hardware test data for engineering model validation and continuous improvement
What the job really is

In this role, you will lead the development and validation of physics-based models for electric propulsion systems at Zipline. You will be responsible for defining the modeling roadmap, conducting trade studies, and collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize aircraft performance and operational efficiency. Your work will involve hands-on experimental characterization and continuous model improvement using real-world data.

Benefits
  • The starting salary range for this role is $180,000 - $255,000
Things to weigh
  • Role requires regular hands-on collaboration with hardware, testing, and flight operations
  • No specific information on additional benefits or perks beyond salary is provided
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