BLDC Motor Design Engineer

🚀 We're Hiring 📍 Luxembourg | Full-time | Permanent | As soon as possible Join AP LUX and help develop the next generation of drone propulsion systems. AP LUX is a Luxembourg-based technology company developing advanced electromechanical propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. We are looking for a BLDC Motor Design Engineer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electric machine design to join our R&D team. You will take ownership of BLDC motor development for light and medium-sized UAVs, from specification and design through prototyping, testing and industrialisation. 💼 Your Role
• Design BLDC motors for UAV propulsion, covering electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal aspects.
• Perform motor sizing and design calculations based on customer and mission requirements.
• Run and interpret electromagnetic, thermal and structural FEA simulations.
• Develop CAD models and 2D drawings and support design iterations with suppliers.
• Define and execute bench tests, analyse results and implement design improvements.
• Work with electronics and industrialisation teams on motor, propeller and ESC integration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AP LUX motor platforms and design guidelines. 🎯 What We're Looking For
• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electric machine design, ideally BLDC / PMSM motors.
• Strong knowledge of permanent-magnet machines, thermal analysis and structural mechanics.
• Experience with motor simulation / FEA tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, JMAG or similar.
• Experience with CAD software and 2D drawings with GD&T.
• MATLAB / Simulink, Python or equivalent for analysis and test-data processing.
• Hands-on prototyping and bench-testing experience.
• Fluent English. ⭐ Nice to Have
• Experience in UAV, aerospace, e-mobility or other high power-density applications.
• Understanding of motor control and ESCs.
• Knowledge of propeller aerodynamics and motor–propeller matching.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes and supplier follow-up.
• French is a plus. 👤 Who You Are You are autonomous, rigorous and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You are comfortable taking ownership of technical deliverables, solving open-ended engineering problems and working collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and customers. ✨ Why Join AP LUX?
• Work on real drone propulsion products from concept to series production.
• Take ownership of technically challenging projects.
• Gain exposure across motors, propellers and ESC integration.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and management.
• Grow technically and take on increasing responsibility. 📩 Ready to Join Us? Apply with your CV and a short motivation letter through our website. Depending on project requirements, background checks and eligibility conditions under applicable export-control regulations may apply. #Hiring #LuxembourgJobs #Engineering #BLDC #ElectricMotors #UAV #Aerospace #DroneTechnology #APLUX