Group Leader Systems Engineer - Aerospace

OnTarget Communications; Freiburg im Breisgau; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering firm in Freiburg im Breisgau is seeking a qualified engineer to lead a team on aircraft system modifications. This role involves ensuring compliance with certification requirements, coordinating team activities, and developing mechanical drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant engineering field, strong leadership experience, and is proficient in English. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of physics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.

Mansioni

• Lead a team of engineers in aircraft system modifications.
• Ensure all designs comply with certification requirements.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate daily engineering activities and support workload planning.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of physics

Knowledge of fluid mechanics

Knowledge of thermodynamics

Knowledge of aerospace systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in CAD tools

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical or related engineering field

Strumenti

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead a team of engineers within the Systems Engineering group, focusing on aircraft system modifications including:

• Environmental Control Systems (ECS), heating, air cleaning, cooling, humidification, soundproofing, oxygen supply, smoke detection, water/waste systems, and other related systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with certification requirements, regulations, and approved methods of compliance.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners to support project coordination.
• Report to the Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering – Systems and assist with administrative and organizational tasks.
• Coordinate daily engineering activities, support workload planning, and monitor project deadlines.
• Track man-hours and material budgets, and review technical documentation such as reports, analyses, test procedures, and installation instructions.
• Develop mechanical drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools, select suitable components and materials, and help define engineering design standards.
• Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace systems, and materials; basic acoustics knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and 2D/3D CAD tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills in English. French or German is an advantage.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time