Electric-Hybrid Power System Performance Specialist in Montréal

For its LCA60T program, FLYING WHALES QUÉBEC is looking for an Engineering Professional, Hybrid Electric Propulsion System Performance (EHPPS).

FLYING WHALES is an extraordinary industrial adventure. Today we're designing, and tomorrow we'll be building and operating a fleet of LCA60T airships for cargo transport. Capable of loading and unloading up to 60 tonnes of cargo in hovering flight, with a reduced environmental footprint, this transport system is unprecedented. At FLYING WHALES, we have an ambitious vision that today brings together over 200 pioneers and some 40 partner companies. This is the mission that FLYING WHALES has set itself: to open up isolated regions of the world, while helping to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector with a low-carbon aircraft.

POSITION: The position is part of FLYING WHALES' Power Systems department, which is responsible for the development of on-board electrical energy generation, distribution, storage and management systems. Within this department, you will be in charge of analyzing electrical network performance.

YOUR MISSIONS:

• We are looking for an electrical engineering specialist with proven experience in the on-board electrical power generation and distribution industry (automotive, naval, rail, aerospace...) to participate in the design of a 4MW electrical system, primarily responsible for the characterization and integration of the hybrid electric primary power system (EHPPS) in the airship.
• Establish models for the turbogenerator and power system to understand its dynamic behavior and degraded modes.
• Analyze performance at component and system level, under steady-state and transient conditions.
• Use their models to guarantee the performance and behavior of mechanical and electrical components.
• Develop, maintain and improve tools for parameterization and automatic evaluation of simulations.
• Contribute to the development of control loops for the EHPPS: evaluate system behavior, summarize results and propose improvements.
• Model and contribute to the development of the EHPPS control system by refining the requirements imposed on flight control computers or component controllers.
• Help integrate the various EHPPS building blocks by carrying out the required tasks.

As part of this position, you may be required to travel to suppliers (Mainly Quebec, Canada and France).

PROFILE:

• You have a degree in Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering or Electronics.
• You have at least 5 years' successful experience in the design/integration of electrical power systems.
• Experience in supplier management is a plus.

YOUR SKILLS:

• Very good command of written and spoken English.
• You know how to program in Python or Matlab/Simulink/SimScape (or similar programming languages).

YOUR QUALITIES:

• You like to see the big picture, while being able to delve into the details if necessary.
• Good communication skills with different teams.
• Curious.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An equity stake.
• In the warmer months, you'll have access to a magnificent rooftop terrace with a view of Montreal.
• Possibility of teleworking on a hybrid basis.
• Showers and secure bicycle parking.
• The prospect of advancement in a growing company.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Contract: permanent full-time position.
• Position available: as soon as possible.
• Reference: EHPPS2024.

FLYING WHALES is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and experiences.