<p>Ampaire is a tech startup based in California. Our mission is to be the world's most trusted developer of practical, compelling electric aircraft from short haul cargo to supersonic passenger transport.</p>
<p>Lead the charge in electric aviation.<br>Ampaire is always seeking top talent to add to the team. <br>If you have a expertise in aircraft design or electric vehicles, we would love to hear from you.</p>

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<div>        <h3>Description</h3>        <div>          <div>            <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Ampaire is a tech startup based in California that is leading the charge in electric aviation. We are on a mission to provide the world with electric commercial flights that are affordable, quiet, and environmentally conscious. We are building the future of air travel by reimagining the way people and their things fly. We are a practical and lean start-up that quickly iterates and learns, and this has allowed Ampaire to be among the first of the electric aviation companies to fly. We currently are flying the world’s largest electrified aircraft by weight and capacity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Lead continued development and certification of electrified propulsion aircraft motor-controller drive units</span><ul><li><span>Manage power electronics and controller hardware suppliers</span></li><li><span>Refine strategy, manage, and execute development and certification of FAA DAL-compliant DO-178C software including in-house and support contractors</span></li><li><span>Lead powertrain integration and experimental testing of drive units on dyno, iron birds, and flight aircraft</span></li><li><span>Plan, manage, and execute in-house and contracted drive certification tests</span></li><li><span>Support FAA-certification documentation</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Lead troubleshooting of complex EMI challenges and ensure robust system performance</span></li><li><span>Lead the development and integration of other motor controllers, inverters, rectifiers, and DC/DC converters for hybrid and electric aircraft applications from lab to flight test and commercialization</span></li><li><span>Manage Ampaire's R&amp;D power electronics programs with partner universities</span></li><li><span>Prepare detailed documentation for system design, testing, and certification</span></li><li><span>Manage suppliers for powertrain components to ensure on performance, schedule and budget requirements are met</span></li><li><span>Position based at Long Beach HQ facility</span></li><li><span>Reports to Powertrain Lead</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline</span></li><li><span>5+ years of increasing responsibilities in aerospace, or equivalent, motor drive projects for 400V+, 100kW+ PWM-driven multi-phase inverters</span></li><li><span>Expert knowledge of DO-178 software development process</span></li><li><span>Proficient with MathWorks Simulink code-generation tools</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline</span></li><li><span>10+ years of relevant experience</span></li><li><span>Executed DO-178 software development projects through certification</span></li><li><span>Experience with DO-254 development projects</span></li><li><span>Proficient with hybrid electric powertrain engineering</span></li><li><span>Proficient with NXP microprocessors and NXP-based microcontrollers</span></li></ul>          </div>        </div>      </div> <div>        Salary        <p>$140,000 - $230,000 per year</p>      </div> <div>        <div>            Apply for Senior Engineer, Electrified Propulsion Aircraft Drives        </div>      </div>

Senior Engineer, Electrified Propulsion Aircraft Drives

<div>        <h3>Description</h3>        <div>          <div>            <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p><span>Ampaire is a tech startup based in California that is leading the charge in electric aviation. We are on a mission to provide the world with electric commercial flights that are affordable, quiet, and environmentally conscious. We are building the future of air travel by reimagining the way people and their things fly.  We are a practical and lean start-up that quickly iterates and learns, and this has allowed Ampaire to be among the first of the electric aviation companies to fly. We currently are flying what we believe to be the world’s largest electrified aircraft by weight and capacity.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Execute flight test of experimental hybrid electric aircraft including<ul><li>First flights</li><li>Envelope expansion</li><li>Marketing </li><li>Ferry/Hours Accumulation</li></ul></li><li>Collaborate with aircraft operations for scheduling of ground and flight tests</li><li>Review flight/test aircraft readiness</li><li>Write and/or review test cards</li><li>Complete post-flight reports for operations, maintenance, and engineering</li><li>Participate in safety analyses</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance</li><li>Collaborate with FAA representatives (e.g. DAR)</li><li>Flight test base in Camarillo, CA and potentially other LA-area airports</li><li>Ability to travel for multi-day and occasionally multi-week remote flight campaigns</li><li>Reports to Manager, Integration &amp; Test</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Multi-engine commercial rating with high performance and complex endorsements</li><li>Current FAA Class II Medical</li><li>1,500+ PIC total aircraft flight hours</li><li>3+ years of increasing responsibilities in flying experimental aircraft</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Graduate of a formal test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc…)</li><li>Small reciprocating experimental aircraft flight experience</li><li>Skymaster, Caravan and King Air aircraft flight experience</li><li>Electrified propulsion aircraft flight experience</li><li>Glider flight experience</li><li>Experience interacting with DARs</li><li>5,000+ PIC total aircraft flight hours</li><li>8+ years of increasing responsibilities in flying experimental aircraft</li><li>Hands-on experience with operating high voltage (800V+) and high power (50 kW+) systems and safety practices</li></ul><p><br></p>          </div>        </div>      </div> <div>        Salary        <p>$140,000 - $230,000 per year</p>      </div> <div>        <div>            Apply for Test Pilot, Experimental Aircraft        </div>      </div>

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