Manager, Motor Design

Niron Magnetics is scaling the world’s first advanced manufacturing process for the mass production of permanent magnets powered by its breakthrough material formulation. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and will drive innovation in various industries. Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to learn alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

What you’ll do

As the Manager of the Motor Design Team, you will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and optimization of electric motors for high-performance applications using Niron’s Iron Nitride magnets. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electric motor design (including permanent magnet motors), proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation in electromechanical systems. We have a once-in-a-generation new magnetic material. We are building a world-class motor team, and we are looking for the person who will lead it.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of motor design engineers to drive innovative solutions for our customers
• Create a high-performing team by aligning work to clear goals that drive business results
• Enable Niron’s culture by role modeling and integrating Niron’s values into how the team works
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bring together our innovative products into customer solutions

Technical Oversight

• Guide the design and analysis of electric motors using FEA, electromagnetic simulation, and thermal modeling
• Hold responsibility for approving technical documentation and test plans
• Continuously push for innovation using latest materials and processes to achieve results

Customer support and lifecycle engagement

• Support customers through the design and development lifecycles, including simulation, prototyping, and performance validation
• Lead technical discussions with customer engineering teams to evaluate their system needs, identify design constraints, and propose actionable solutions

Project and Stakeholder Management

• Manage all projects from concept to production for Motor Design team
• Communicate with all levels of the organization effectively to present updates, customer requirements, market trends, and project statuses

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, with advanced degree (M.S.) preferred
• Experience leading a team – industrial motor design team experience a plus
• Expertise with Electromagnetic Finite Element Analysis
• Experience with application-based motor design software tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG, COMSOL)
• Experience managing external vendors for custom motor projects
• Experience or familiarity with various motor topologies (e.g., IPM, PMa-SynRM, VFMMs)
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that adapt to the audience (e.g., internal vs. customers)
• Experience with automotive or aerospace standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-160) is a plus.

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and skills
• Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment