The Electromagnetic Systems division is responsible for the design and development of the Hyperloop Propulsion Motor, Levitation, and Guidance Systems. These systems are all electromechanical in nature and are designed by a highly cross-functional team of exceptional engineers in the areas of Electromagnetics, Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer, Materials Science, Testing, Controls and Embedded Systems, and Electrical System Modeling. We are seeking candidates with broad skillsets and various levels of experience to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Los Angeles facility.

Responsibilities

The Structural Analyst is responsible for:

• Setting up FEA models for propulsion and levitation in Ansys
• Defining all the applicable load cases and failure criteria 
• Performing static and dynamic (implicit or explicit) FEA 
• Post processing of the FEA results and creating documents and presentations 
• Work closely with Design Engineers to enhance the design of EM systems
• Work closely with test engineers to define the required experiments to validate and verify the model and systems

Requirements

• BS. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or related discipline and 3+ years experience OR Ph.D. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or related discipline and 1+ years experience
• Strong background in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, vibrations, material failure
• Sound knowledge of finite element method (basics and fundamentals of FE method is a must)
• Knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics 
• Familiar with metals and plastics
• Proficiency in Ansys, Abaqus or FEMAP
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management experience
• Team player
• Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
  
  • Analysis of electric motors
  • Analysis of electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with HEEDS
  • Topology Optimization