Synchronized electromagnetic single plate clutch system

An electromagnetic clutch assembly comprising:

• a first clutch plate configured to rotate about a clutch axis;
• and
• a second clutch plate configured to rotate about the clutch axis, the second clutch plate comprising:
• a first surface facing the first clutch plate;
• and
• a second surface facing away from the first clutch plate, wherein the second clutch plate defines at least one aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface,
• a synchronizer, wherein at least one portion of the synchronizer is configured to extend from the second surface of the second clutch plate through the at least one aperture,
• wherein, in the absence of a magnetic field, the first clutch plate and the first surface of the second clutch plate define an aft gap and the at least one portion of the synchronizer extends through the at least one aperture into the air gap,
• wherein, in response to a first magnetic field, a surface of the synchronizer is configured to contact the first clutch plate;
• and
• wherein, in response to a second magnetic field, the synchronizer is configured to translate in the at least one aperture toward the second surface of the second clutch plate and the first clutch plate and the first surface of the second clutch plate are configured to close the air gap.