Head of Mechanical & Structural Design: Lead Aero-Structures

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Onboarding program

Professional development

International environment

Team culture and well-being

Home office

Descripción de la vacante

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to lead the team responsible for mechanical and structural development of CycloRotor propulsion systems. You will guide engineers through concept to testing, ensuring high engineering standards and technical integrity.

You will manage recruitment, strategy, and collaboration with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management in a hybrid setting.

Formación

• 10+ years in mechanical and structural product development.
• 5+ years engineering leadership, including team management.
• Experience in aerospace, eVTOL, UAV, rotorcraft, propulsion systems, robotics, or dynamic mechanical systems.
• Strong background in kinematics, structural mechanics, fatigue, vibration, and composites.

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, composites, structural dynamics, vibration, fatigue, durability, and high-speed rotating systems.
• Define and drive the development strategy for CycloRotor propulsion systems and related technologies.
• Ensure design maturity and technical integrity through reviews and release processes.
• Lead trade studies and engineering decisions for performance, reliability, weight, cost, and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate mechanical and structural risks across development lifecycle.
• Ensure validation through analysis and testing; hands-on hardware involvement.
• Establish and improve engineering methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners for component development and manufacturing readiness.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Vibration

Fatigue

Durability

Composite structures

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace

Descripción del empleo

CycloTech GmbH is seeking a Head of Mechanical & Structural Design to lead the team responsible for mechanical and structural development of CycloRotor propulsion systems. You will guide engineers through concept to testing, ensuring high engineering standards and technical integrity.

You will manage recruitment, strategy, and collaboration with Flight Physics, Testing, Hardware & Software, Supply Chain, and Program Management in a hybrid setting.