Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Electromechanical Engineer opening!

The Electromechanical Engineer is a highly skilled professional responsible for leading the prototyping and testing activities of electric motors and generators in a research and development environment. This role requires an experienced engineer with a strong background in electrical and electromechanical engineering, along with a proven track record of successfully designing, building, and testing electric motors and generators. Work will include working with Industrial, Government, Academic, and Internal customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of prototyping techniques, testing methodologies, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field.

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in designing, prototyping, and testing electric motors and generators.
- Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, JMAG, ANSYS, SIMULINK) and simulation tools.
- Strong knowledge of electromechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Expertise in testing methodologies, instrumentation, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in testing and data acquisition equipment and software (e.g. sensors, data acquisition hardware, Labview)
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards.
- Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. Federal government, candidates for the position must be a U.S. Citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in designing, prototyping, and testing electric motors and generators.
- Professional engineering license (PE) or relevant certifications.
- Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for motor and generator design.
- Experience with aerospace electrical power applications.
- Experience with advanced prototyping techniques and additive manufacturing.
- Experience with advanced air mobility applications.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.