PDS Tech Commercial offers a stable, benefits-rich path for engineers shaping the future of aerospace and defense. This onsite Motor Design Engineer role in Wichita, KS combines competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and additional voluntary options. A robust 401K plan, paid leave, holiday pay, an EAP program, and commuter benefits support work-life balance while you contribute to mission-critical systems. You will join a collaborative team focused on reliability and continuous improvement, delivering high-performance motor and electromagnetic solutions across the full product lifecycle.
You will work with a leading aerospace innovator to own the full lifecycle from concept through production, designing electric motors and electromagnetic devices that power advanced aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The environment emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management groups, direct engagement with customers to address performance requirements, and a culture dedicated to reliability and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PMDC, wound-field DC, BLDC, and AC induction motors, as well as electromagnetic devices such as resolvers, synchros, LVDTs, and RVDTs
- Perform electromagnetic simulations, trade studies, and material selection to optimize performance, efficiency, and manufacturability
- Develop electrical architectures, winding configurations, and interface designs from concept through release
- Collaborate on integration with drives, control electronics, and sensor systems
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, models, BOMs, calculations, and specifications
- Support prototyping, validation, qualification, and environmental testing
- Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause investigations
- Partner with cross-functional teams across mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management
- Interface directly with customers to resolve technical requirements and performance challenges
- Contribute to reliability analysis (FMEA, MTBF) and continuous product improvement initiatives
- Research and implement new materials and technologies to enhance product performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
- Experience in the designing of electric motors, AC Motors/DC Motors/BLDC Motors
- 5–7 years of experience in motor or electromagnetic product design
- Strong knowledge of motor design principles, topologies, and performance tradeoffs
- Experience supporting full product lifecycle development, from concept through release and sustaining
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
- Strong technical documentation and engineering release experience
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate with customers
- Ability to work in a high-reliability engineering environment
Technologies
- Ansys Electronics Desktop
- RMxprt
- Simcenter Motorsolve
- Simcenter Magnet
- Autodesk Inventor
- Mathcad
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- EAP program
- Commuter benefits
- 401K plan
- Paid leave (Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law)
- Holiday pay
About the role
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire a Motor Design Engineer who will play a critical role in developing advanced motor and electromagnetic technologies. In this hands-on position, you will own the full product lifecycle—from concept through production—delivering high-performance solutions that power aerospace, defense, and industrial systems. Your work will directly impact reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mission-critical applications.
Pay details
Compensation: USD 59 - 65 per hour.
Massachusetts candidates only
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled: Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
