Director of Mechanical & Structural Design (Home Office)

CycloTech GmbH; Linz; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home office option

International and collaborative team

Descripción de la vacante

CycloTech GmbH in Linz seeks a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to lead the mechanical and structural development across the product lifecycle. You will guide a team of design engineers, perform technical leadership, and ensure high engineering standards within a dynamic eVTOL project.

You will collaborate with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management to advance CycloRotor propulsion technologies, improve performance, and maintain robust design

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical and structural product development.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including team management.
• Experience in aerospace, eVTOL, UAV, rotorcraft, propulsion systems, robotics, or other highly dynamic mechanical systems.
• Strong technical background in kinematics, mechanical design, structural mechanics, fatigue, vibration, durability, and composite structures.
• Experience developing complex mechanical systems from concept through validation.
• Strong understanding of engineering development processes, design reviews, configuration management, and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and an analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Mechanical & Structural Design Team, including recruitment, resource and workload planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Provide technical leadership in mechanical and structural design, composite materials, structural dynamics, vibration, fatigue, durability, and high-speed rotating systems.
• Define and drive the mechanical and structural development strategy for CycloRotor propulsion systems and related technologies.
• Ensure design maturity and technical integrity through design reviews, engineering release processes, and approval of analyses, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Lead technical trade studies and engineering decisions for improved performance, reliability, weight, manufacturability and maintainability, cost & schedule.
• Identify and mitigate mechanical and structural technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure structural integrity, durability, and dynamic behavior are appropriately demonstrated through analysis and testing.
• Define mechanical and structural validation requirements and support component, subsystem, and system-level test activities.
• Maintain a hands-on involvement in hardware development, supporting assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Establish and continuously improve engineering methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices within the team.
• Work with suppliers and external partners to support component development, manufacturing readiness, and technical problem solving.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Fatigue & durability

Vibration analysis

Team leadership

Aerospace propulsion

Educación

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

CycloTech GmbH in Linz seeks a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to lead the mechanical and structural development across the product lifecycle. You will guide a team of design engineers, perform technical leadership, and ensure high engineering standards within a dynamic eVTOL project.

You will collaborate with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management to advance CycloRotor propulsion technologies, improve performance, and maintain robust design