Senior Structural Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Volocopter GmbH; Bruchsal; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace technology company in Bruchsal is seeking a Design Engineer to prepare and manage design documentation for airframe structures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in aerospace design and strong knowledge of composite materials. A degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required, along with proficiency in CAD systems like Siemens NX. This role offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Flexible working hours

Growth and learning opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Design Engineer role in the aerospace environment.
• Ability to perform basic strength calculations.
• Fluent in English language.

Aufgaben

• Prepare design and technical drawings for structures.
• Collaborate with teams on engineering challenges.
• Produce prototyping and design documentation.
• Coordinate compliance verification with CVE.
• Support structural test planning and execution.

Kenntnisse

Composite material knowledge

Problem Solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Team Center

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

• Prepare design and technical drawings for metallic, plastic, and composite structures by considering requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address interfaces and resolve engineering challenges.
• Produce prototyping and design documentation.
• Coordinate compliance verification with CVE.
• Leading Design modifications, change requests, engineering orders, and non-conformity reports.
• Assisting with the development of structural test plan/procedure and test execution of airframe structural components and dynamic systems such as rotor and motor.
• Support in documenting all design decisions and descriptions.
• Evaluate & challenge design concepts to deliver optimal structures to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability, inspectability etc.
• Provide inputs for validation and verification processes.
• Interfacing with suppliers to ensure the proper requirements definition, design, analysis and compliance demonstration.
• Generating documentations/reports in accordance with the EASA DOA Requirements for Airframe Structures, Rotor blades and Motors mechanical systems.

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Design Engineer role in the aerospace professional environment including composite material experience
• Knowledge on composite material, manufacturing processes.
• knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards like CS-23, CS-27, CS 29 and SC-VTOL
• Good knowledge of a CAD system (preferably Siemens NX) and PLM system (preferably Team Center
• Problem Solving skills, Teamwork, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to perform basic strength calculations
• Fluent in English language

Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:

• Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners
• Chance to shape the future of aviation
• Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!
• Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
• An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit
• Attractive compensation package

Diversity at Volocopter:

Our differences are what make us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.