Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures for eVTOL

Cyient Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient is seeking an experienced eVTOL Lead Aircraft Design Engineer to join our engineering team in the UK. You will design and develop electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft structures, including wing, empennage and fuselage, integrating cutting-edge technologies and supporting certification.

Reporting to the Design Lead, you will coordinate with Systems Integration and other disciplines, produce 3D models and manufacturing data, and contribute to design reviews, gate reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience in aircraft design, with eVTOL experience advantageous.
• Design experience on aero primary and secondary structures, wing, empennage and fuselage.
• Hands-on experience in design and analysis with CATIA V5 and 3D Experience.
• CPD workbench experience in CATIA V5 and Fibresim is mandatory.
• Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill).
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations (FAA, EASA) is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in MS Office tools and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Design and build services for prototype eVTOL aircraft.
• Design of composite and metallic structure detail and assembly definitions.
• Coordinate with Systems Integration to ensure structure aligns with routing needs.
• Report to Design Lead and Programme leads; support technical reviews and gate reviews.
• Prepare drawings and engineering data for manufacturing and submittals.
• Produce ECNs to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification.
• Ensure deliveries meet quality standards and certification requirements.
• Interface with certification authorities for airworthiness compliance.
• Attend customer facilities for key meetings and design reviews; hybrid working acceptable.

Skills

Aerospace design

CATIA V5

3D Experience

Fibresim

CPD workbench

Windchill

GD&T

EASA/FAA knowledge

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5 tools

Fibresim tools

MS Project

Job description

Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, we take solution ownership across the value chain to help clients focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. We leverage digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, and our domain knowledge and technical expertise, to solve complex business problems.

With over 15,000 employees globally, we partner with clients to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements. Our industry focus includes aerospace and defence, healthcare, telecommunications, rail transportation, semiconductor, geospatial, industrial, and energy.

Job Description Summary:

We're looking for a highly skilled and driven eVTOL Lead Aircraft Design Engineer with expertise to join our engineering team. This role entails designing and developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for primary and secondary structures, Wing, Empennage and Fuselage, with focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies and achieving optimal performance. Aircraft testing-related expertise is an advantage for this position.

Note: This is a Permanent Position.

Job Description:

• Design and build services for prototype eVTOL aircraft.
• Design of composite and metallic structure detail and assembly definitions.
• The design engineer along with a team of engineers must be capable of delivering design engineering, including but not limited to creation and cross check of model-based definitions within the 3D Experience digital mock-up (DMU).
• Must be able to co-ordinate with the Systems Integration team members to ensure structure is considerate of systems routing needs.
• The design engineer along with a team of engineers will report via a designated Lead through to the relevant Design Lead for the Programme(s).
• Support technical and customer reviews, including formal gate reviews, including the creation and preparation of technical data and presentations of product design.
• Perform Design activities and interact within the team and interface teams towards a common objective for design maturity.
• Define design solutions for new components / assemblies and modifications to existing components (Composites and metallic) according to cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, serviceability and performance.
• To provide evidence of design compliance with Customer / Technical specifications.
• Prepare drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer.
• Produce ECN as required to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification.
• Ensure own and teams’ quality of deliveries.
• Act as the technical interface with certification authorities to ensure compliance with airworthiness and certification standards.
• Delivery will require physical attendance at customer facilities for key meetings and design reviews, although an element of hybrid working between customer offices and Supplier offices is considered to be acceptable, this will be driven by customer/project requirements.

Must have skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in aircraft design, having experience on eVTOL is an advantage.
• Design experience on Aero primary and secondary structures, Wing, Empennage and Fuselage.
• Hands on experience in design and analysis methods of CATIA V5 and 3D Experience.
• Composites Design 3 (CPD) workbench experience in CATIA V5 and Fibresim is mandatory.
• Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill)
• Experience with GD&T, (tolerance stack up)
• Good experience of aerospace Composite /Metallic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of relevant aviation regulations and certification processes (e.g., FAA, EASA) is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex engineering problems and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for innovation, sustainable aviation and the future of eVTOL aircraft.
• Customer focused/Ability to establish credibility with internal and external customers.
• Able to work to meet tight, demanding deadlines and customer demands.
• Ability to work effectively within an integrated project team.
• Expertise in MS office tools and MS Project