Westmag
Motor/Actuator Design Engineer
South San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in motor or actuator design.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Designs and develops motors and actuators for drones and robots, from architecture and simulation through prototyping, testing, and manufacturability.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize motor and actuator architectures, specifications, and performance.
- Simulate and analyze motor performance; support prototyping, testing, validation, and product improvements.
- Collaborate with applications, quality, and manufacturing teams, and document designs and test results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in motor or actuator design; drone, robotics, or aerospace experience preferred.
- Strong foundation in electric motor theory, including electromagnetic design, thermal management, and mechanical design.
- Proficiency with motor design and simulation software and mechanical CAD tools; authorized to work in the United States.
Nice to have
- Experience designing brushless DC motors, actuators, or similar electromechanical devices; knowledge of motor manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on prototype testing and validation experience; familiarity with drone or robotics industry requirements and standards.
Tools
FEMM, ANSYS Maxwell, SolidWorks, CATIA
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