About Sarla Aviation:

Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation. We are seeking a skilled and driven Motor Characterization Engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the success of our organization.

About the role:

Seeking a Motor Characterization engineer to join the engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for developing and executing tests to characterize the high power motors, including BLDC and servo motors. Your work will support motor design, quality assurance and system integration on the aircraft.

Key responsibilities:

1. Design and conduct experiments to characterize drive train parameters such as torque, thrust, efficiency, back EMF, resistance, inductance and thermal behaviour.

2. Analyze test data and create detailed reports to inform design and product decisions.

3. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, aerodynamic and software teams to ensure test validity and integration into overall product.

4. Provide technical input on motor selection, control algorithms and performance tradeoffs.

5. Support root cause analysis for motor-related failures in prototype or production systems.

6. Develop automation techniques and data acquisition systems for motor test bench.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerodynamics Engineering or a related and relevant field

2. 2+ years of hands on experience in electric motor testing or related area.

3. Solid understanding of motor theory and control methods(eg. armature control, field flux control)

4. Proficiency with data acquisition tools and software (eg. LabView, Matlab, Python etc.)

5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience with high power motor testing or automotive/aeronautical grade systems.

2. Knowledge of inverter operations and motor control firmware.

3. Hands on experience with embedded systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Sarla Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, championing equality and empowering every individual. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, not just our similarities. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Join us at Sarla Aviation, where your unique background and perspective are not just welcomed—they are celebrated.