Chief Mechanical & Structural Design Leader (Hybrid)

CycloTech GmbH; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Career development

International environment

Supportive culture

Home Office option

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to take overall technical and organizational responsibility for the mechanical and structural development within the team. You will lead designers, analysts, and simulation engineers, guiding design from concept to validation, and ensuring high engineering standards across the group.

You will collaborate with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management to advance CycloRotor propulsion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years in mechanical and structural product development.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership including team management.
• Experience in aerospace, eVTOL, UAV, rotorcraft, propulsion systems, robotics, or similar.
• Strong background in kinematics, structural mechanics, fatigue, vibration, and composites.
• Experience developing complex mechanical systems from concept through validation.
• Ability to balance technical and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical & Structural Design Team, including recruitment and workload planning.
• Provide technical leadership in mechanical/structural design and composites.
• Define and drive development strategy for CycloRotor systems.
• Ensure design maturity through reviews and engineering release processes.
• Lead trade studies to improve performance, weight, manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure structural integrity demonstrated through analysis and testing.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in hardware development and issue resolution.
• Establish and improve engineering methodologies, processes, tools, best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners for component development and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Risk management

Design reviews

Materials & composites

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

Job description

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to take overall technical and organizational responsibility for the mechanical and structural development within the team. You will lead designers, analysts, and simulation engineers, guiding design from concept to validation, and ensuring high engineering standards across the group.

You will collaborate with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management to advance CycloRotor propulsion