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Amcor plc

Controls Engineering Technician

Erie, PA · On-site

$80.90K - $104.60K/yr

Controls Engineering Technician REPORTS TO: Controls Engineer or Maintenance Manager DEPARTMENT ... * Entry-Level experience in the following: * debugging and testing electro-mechanical systems and ...

Amcor

Controls Engineering Technician

Erie, PA

$80.90K - $104.60K/yr

Controls Engineering Technician REPORTS TO: Controls Engineer or Maintenance Manager DEPARTMENT ... * Entry-Level experience in the following: * debugging and testing electro-mechanical systems and ...

Relativity Space

Propulsion Test Engineer I

Kiln, MS · On-site

As an entry level Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and operating rocket engine test stands for our Terran R engines and stages. Entry level engineers at our Stennis ...

Stellantis

V8 OBD calibration Engineer

Chelsea, MI · On-site

Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * 3 years' experience in OBD calibration, propulsion system calibration, OBD Controls or propulsion controls within the electric, gasoline or diesel ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level propulsion controls engineering in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Propulsion Controls Engineering vs Entry Level Power Systems Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Propulsion Controls EngineeringEntry Level Power Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering; knowledge of control systemsBachelor's in Electrical, Power Systems, or Mechanical Engineering; understanding of power distribution
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and integration of propulsion control systems in aerospace or automotive industriesDesign and analysis of electrical power systems in energy, manufacturing, or aerospace sectors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by aerospace, automotive, and defense companies focusing on propulsion systemsCommon in energy, utilities, and manufacturing industries

While both roles require engineering degrees and knowledge of control or electrical systems, Entry Level Propulsion Controls Engineering focuses on propulsion system controls in aerospace or automotive contexts. In contrast, Entry Level Power Systems Engineer deals with electrical power distribution and management across various industries. The roles differ mainly in application area but share foundational skills in control and electrical engineering.

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Propulsion Controls Engineer, Motor

Propulsion Controls Engineer, Motor

Archer

San Jose, CA

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimize control systems for our advanced electric propulsion and power generation systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bringing safe, sustainable, and scalable urban air mobility to life through innovative propulsion control technologies.

What you'll do:
  • Design, implement, and validate advanced motor/generator control algorithms for electric propulsion systems, including sensorless and observer-based control techniques.
  • Develop interfaces between flight control computers, motor/generator inverters, propulsion controls, and battery management systems.
  • Coordinate with aerodynamics, structures, and flight controls teams to optimize integrated propulsion system performance.
  • Create and maintain control system architectures, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments and plant model development for motor/generator systems.
  • Design redundant fault detection, isolation, and recovery systems for safe flight operations, including motor/generator fault handling.
  • Conduct rigorous system-level testing and validation of motor control algorithms and observers.
  • Perform hardware-in-the-loop and iron-bird testing for flight-critical systems, focusing on motor/generator system performance and safety.
  • Support flight testing activities and data analysis for control system validation across the operational envelope.
  • Collaborate with flight test team to validate propulsion performance across flight envelope.
  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C (software), DO-254 (hardware), and other applicable aviation standards.
  • Maintain rigorous configuration management of flight-critical control system software.
  • Develop control strategies and algorithms for electric actuators and ancillary propulsion systems.
What you'll need:
  • 2+ years of experience in aircraft propulsion systems, high-performance electric motor control, flight controls, electric vehicle powertrains, or energy storage systems.
  • Extensive experience with advanced motor control algorithms (e.g., FOC, DTC, observers, sensorless control) and multi-motor control architectures preferred.
  • Background in flight-critical or safety-critical system development.
  • Expert-level proficiency in control integration, state machine design, high-voltage systems, and fault-tolerant control.
  • Expert proficiency with system modeling, control system simulation, and plant model development for electric machines (motors/generators).
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++ for real-time embedded control systems, and Python for analysis.
  • Knowledge of battery management systems and high-voltage safety.
  • Experience with system hardware bring-up, HIL testing, and integration of motor/generator drive systems.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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