Electric Motor Co-op

Electric Motor Co-op

Cooperative Education (Co-op)
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking an individual for our Electrical Engineering department to provide power electronics engineering support to NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) Transformational Tools and Technologies' Alternative Propulsion Focus Area which develops next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies by innovating solutions for key next-generation hybrid electric propulsion sub-systems. The development strategy includes rapidly conducting analyses, designs, assemblies, integrations, ground test and flight test cycles to evaluate the potential of novel solutions. A key goal of this work is to create a rapid, novel system design methodology for next-generation hybrid propulsion through identifying and evaluating open-source software packages and artificial intelligence packages that have the potential to accelerate design cycles from idea to hardware flight implementation.

Required Skills:

The individual must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering program with an understanding of electric motor design, testing, and analysis. Knowledge of motor magnetic analysis to estimate torques and losses on a motor using Ansys or an open-source magnetic analysis code. Design skills to update existing motor designs and fabricate parts using 3D printing. 

Other Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systematic testing skills.  
• Familiarity with the use of AI models/tool to conduct research and aid in technical designs. 
• Writing skills to support reporting of  of test results in comparison with motor magnetic analysis.  

Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an electrical engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
   

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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