Senior Mechanical Engineer, Air Management

Our Company

Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost. Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, and continues to innovate a future that’s as considerate as it is compelling with its world-class team in Tennessee. 

Whisper Aero is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Air Management function. This role will primarily function as a mechanical engineering subject-matter expert and will be focused on mechanical design, prototyping, and evaluation. The role will be within Whisper’s Air Management integrated product team (IPT), designing quiet motors for commercial and residential applications. The role will flex onto non-motor projects within the Air Management IPT that require development and testing. The successful candidate will be comfortable both working with their hands as well as working at a computer. They will have experience taking electro-mechanical products from concept through production. They will be eager to ask questions and build new insights into how things work. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Design, prototype, and evaluate the mechanical design of new motors for commercial and residential applications. 
• Interface with motor suppliers. 
• Develop analysis tools and best practices for the team to follow based on your experience and subject matter expertise. 
• Participate in and lead design reviews. 
• Develop test and evaluation plans and present and document results. 
• Mentor other members of the Mechanical Engineering team. 

Required Qualifications:

• US Person Status Required.  
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) and at least 10 years work experience, with at least 7 years of experience in electric motors 
• Experience in consumer or industrial product design is required
• Requires proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) 
• Requires proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14 
• Experience designing electric motors, electromechanical systems, bearings, and/or seals is required
• Knowledge of electric motor architectures is required
• Must have exceptional communication and documentation skills 

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing electric motors for noise and vibration, rotordynamics, and/or thermal performance. 
• Designing for the following processes: injection molding, machining, additive manufacturing, and/or composites laminates and assemblies. 
• Able to run advanced FEA analysis (non-linear, modal, automated analyses, topology optimization, etc…)  
• Experience with schedule, cost, and risk management within the context of engineering projects 
• Experience using PDM tools for CAD data management 

Benefits: 

• Top-tier Benefits: 100% paid Medical, dental, and vision for employees, 75% paid for dependents
• PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
• Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life
• End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
• We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
• 401(k) 
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Stipend

Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.