Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer (all genders)

Vaeridion GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch subsidy

Stock options

Public transport ticket (Deutschlandt票

Charging station for EVs

Bicycle/e-bike lease

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vaeridion GmbH in Munich is seeking a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to advance the flight physics framework and data sets for the Microliner. You will collaborate with propulsion, systems, and certification teams and help evaluate routes for customers.

The role involves developing simulation toolchains, conducting campaigns, and contributing to design reviews and certification activities, with a strong focus on airworthiness and data integrity in a DOA environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands‑on experience in aircraft performance determination.
• Experience with CS 23 aircraft programs operating under a DOA environment or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in aircraft flight performance calculation, flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and propulsion.
• Proficiency in coding (Matlab or Python).
• Proficiency in PLM; Dassault’s 3DX platform is a plus.
• Previous participation in flight test campaigns is a plus.
• Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle, from conceptual and preliminary design through detailed design, verification, validation, and certification (CS 23 or CS 25).
• Solid understanding of airworthiness and certification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages are an asset.
• Self-driven, solution‑oriented professional with strong ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic development environment.
• Strong personal motivation for aviation and the advancement of electric aircraft technologies.
• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive simulation campaigns using in-house tools: from pre-processing and execution to post-processing, dataset management and interpretation/visualisation.
• Set-up and further development of simulation toolchains.
• Participate on activities related to aircraft design and analysis.
• Closely collaborate with your colleagues specialized in flight dynamics, loads, aeroelasticity, and aerodynamics.
• Create and maintain documentation for development and certification purposes.
• Determine the impact of real-life factors on aircraft performance.
• Ensure consistent data as part of aircraft baselining and quantify uncertainty.
• Support and participate in design reviews and customer visits

Skills

Matlab

Python

Flight mechanics

Aerodynamics

Propulsion

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM - Dassault 3DX

Job description

Your Mission:

We are looking for a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer to join the Flight Physics team. You will further evolve the already existing performance evaluation framework and datasets for the Microliner aircraft. You will actively contribute to expanding the capabilities of aircraft performance codes and evaluate the aircraft’s flight and ground performance.

You will work closely with Propulsion, Systems, and Certification teams for data exchange and planning of compliance demonstration campaigns. Your work will also directly support the Commercial team for the evaluation of routes for future and current customers of the aircraft.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Conduct comprehensive simulation campaigns using in-house tools: from pre-processing and execution to post-processing, dataset management and interpretation/visualisation.
• Set-up and further development of simulation toolchains.
• Participate on activities related to aircraft design and analysis.
• Closely collaborate with your colleagues specialized in flight dynamics, loads, aeroelasticity, and aerodynamics.
• Create and maintain documentation for development and certification purposes.
• Determine the impact of real-life factors on aircraft performance.
• Ensure consistent data as part of aircraft baselining and quantify uncertainty.
• Support and participate in design reviews and customer visits

Your Profile:

• Master’s and/or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of hands‑on experience in aircraft performance determination, preferably within CS 23 aircraft programs operating under a DOA environment or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in the aircraft flight performance calculation, flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and propulsion.
• Proficiency in coding (Matlab or alternatively Python).
• Proficiency in PLM; Dassault’s 3DX platform is a plus.
• Previous participation in flight test campaigns is a plus.
• Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle, from conceptual and preliminary design through detailed design, verification, validation, and certification (CS 23 or CS 25).
• Solid understanding of airworthiness and certification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages are an asset.
• Self-driven, solution‑oriented professional with strong ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic development environment.
• Strong personal motivation for aviation and the advancement of electric aircraft technologies.
• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent.

We recognize that women and other under‑represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in‑office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Subsidised EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidised lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high‑quality bicycle or e‑bike through our JobRad programme and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
• Pension scheme to support your long‑term financial security.
• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work inside the aerospace ecosystem at TU Delft.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy‑efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.