# Sr. Propulsion Controls & Simulation Engineer at Odys Aviation

- Company: Odys Aviation (YC S21)
- What the company does: Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for major airlines. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.odysaviation.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-08-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/odys-aviation/jobs/tjJOAJj-sr-propulsion-controls-simulation-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/odys-aviation-sr-propulsion-controls-and-simulation-engineer/

## About the role

Design & develop control algorithms for high‑voltage (400–800 VDC) motor/generator drives, active rectifiers, and DC/DC converters for aircraft propulsion. Build and maintain high‑fidelity propulsion models (machines, SiC inverters/rectifiers, DC‑link, batteries, turbines/propulsors, sensors/actuators) in MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and PLECS/PSIM; perform parameter identification from lab/rig data and ensure tight model‑to‑hardware correlation.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Power Electronics, or related field (BS with strong relevant experience considered)
- 5+ years designing, simulating, and validating motor‑drive/converter controls for high‑power systems
- Deep expertise in PMSM control: d‑q transforms, discrete control design, SVPWM/DPWM, bandwidth/stability analysis, flux‑weakening, and MTPA/MTPV
- Hands‑on modeling skills in MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape, Embedded Coder) and PLECS/PSIM, demonstrated parameter ID, system identification, and statistical/model‑fit validation against test data
- Experience with HIL toolchains and test automation (Typhoon/OPAL‑RT/Speedgoat, Python/MATLAB scripting, Git‑based CI for models and code)
- Proven ability to take algorithms from model to real‑time DSP implementation, debug with lab instrumentation, and document results crisply

Tags: Engineering