Senior High Voltage Systems Engineer (all genders)

VÆRIDION; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership

Subsidized lunch (5€ per meal)

Virtual stock options

Deutschlandticket public transport

JobRad bicycle program

Pension scheme

Office in Munich or Delft

Job summary

VÆRIDION, Munich-based, seeks a Senior High Voltage Systems Engineer to drive the design, integration and certification of the aircraft’s HV systems. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with suppliers to advance Microliner development.

The role requires a Master’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years in aerospace HV design, and strong knowledge of ARP4754/ARP4761, safety analyses, and DO-178/DO-254. Hybrid/office flex options are available in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in electrical systems design and integration within aerospace OEM or similar industry (preferably automotive).
• Experience with electric aircraft, power electronics, energy storage and electric propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of ARP4754/ARP4761 and safety analyses; DO-178/DO-254 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define performance, functional, installation and other system requirements and plan validation/verification (V&V) per ARP4754.
• Define HV system functions, architecture, sizing and integrate the HV distribution system.
• Develop ICDs covering interfaces with aircraft structure and other systems.
• Lead HV tasks for Microliner development and certification, document from requirements to compliance.
• Define aircraft-level HV bonding/grounding requirements and implementations.
• Coordinate HV safety analyses and environmental conditions (HIRF/EMI); define lightning protection.
• Define charging interface requirements and break down to components.
• Draft aircraft electrical load analysis and Y-capacitance budgeting for propulsion network.
• Support DMU integration into 3D model; manage HV components suppliers and work packages.
• Perform or support analyses to improve HV propulsion battery performance and integration.
• Participate in TRM/PRM reviews and milestones (PDR, CDR, First Flight, Type Certification).
• Plan HV equipment qualification campaigns with Technology Department and suppliers.
• Prepare, commission, troubleshoot and execute HV hardware/software tests from benches to flight tests.
• Follow engineering processes and participate in design reviews.

Skills

HV systems design and integration

ARP4754/ARP4761 understanding

Power electronics knowledge

Safety analyses (DO-178/DO-254)

Interface control documents (ICDs)

Systems engineering processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Your Mission:

VÆRIDION is a pioneering electric aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) dedicated to revolutionizing regional air mobility and sustainable aviation. We are committed to designing and producing cutting-edge electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) aircraft that provide safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

As a Senior High Voltage Systems Engineer, you will significantly contribute to the design, development, and certification of the aircraft's high voltage systems. You will work as part of a multi-functional team, reporting to the HV Systems Team Lead, and covering HV system development and electrical integration, including battery systems, power electronics, HV EWIS, distribution equipment and associated sub-systems. Your daily tasks will include a variety of technical activities for the HV Electrical Systems team.

Every day will bring new challenges, and you will be given a healthy amount of responsibility and autonomy, always supported by the team.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Define performance, functional, installation and other applicable system requirements, allocate them to components, and plan and support their validation and verification (V&V) in line with standards such as ARP4754.

• Define HV system functions, architecture, sizing and specifications, and integrate the aircraft HV distribution system to meet safety and performance requirements.

• Develop interface control documents (ICDs) covering physical and functional interfaces with the aircraft structure and related systems.

• Lead technical tasks for Microliner development and certification, and create system documentation from requirements definition to demonstration of compliance.

• Define aircraft-level HV electrical bonding and grounding requirements and their implementation.

• Coordinate HV system safety analyses and systems engineering activities, address environmental conditions including HIRF and EMI, and define lightning protection requirements for the HV propulsion electrical network based on the defined aircraft lightning zones.

• Define and specify the aircraft charging interface, and break down its requirements to component level.

• Specify power quality and electrical insulation requirements and draft the aircraft electrical load analysis, including tasks such as defining and maintaining a Y-capacitance budget for the propulsion electrical network and allocating limits to components.

• Support integration of the HV system digital mock-up (DMU) into the aircraft 3D model.

• Identify, assess and manage suppliers, and own work packages for the development, installation and integration of HV components, including fuses, switches, harnesses and grounding systems.

• Perform or support analyses and simulations to improve HV propulsion battery performance, reliability and integration into the propulsion system.

• Participate in supplier technical and program reviews (TRM and PRM) and key milestones, including PDR, CDR, First Flight and Type Certification.

• Define and plan HV equipment qualification campaigns with the Technology Department, suppliers and other stakeholders.

• Prepare, commission, troubleshoot and execute HV hardware and software tests, from component benches to full-scale prototypes and aircraft ground and flight tests.

• Follow engineering processes and standards, and contribute to design reviews supporting development and certification goals.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in electrical systems design and integration within an aerospace OEM or similar industry (preferably automotive).

• Experience with electric aircraft is a plus, including power electronics, energy storage and electric propulsion systems.

• Working knowledge of systems engineering and safety analyses per aerospace standards such as ARP4754 and ARP4761 or automotive standard such as ISO26262. Proficiency on airborne hardware and software qualification per ED-12/ED-80 (DO-178/DO-254), and practical experience with aircraft certification is a plus.

• Practical experience with aircraft certification process (preferably EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25).

• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent is preferred.

• Assertive and clear communication skills, results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Ability to interact efficiently with customers, authorities, suppliers, and internal organizational units.

• Proven ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple simultaneous tasks.

• Skilled in navigating early design uncertainties and driving progress through proactive proposals and collaborative idea sharing.

• Positive and optimistic attitude, with a collaborative approach in a multicultural team, adhering to company rules and values.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.

• Passionate about aviation and the electrification of the aviation industry.

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.

• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.

• Enjoy a subsidized 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 program 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.