Lead eVTOL Aircraft Structures Engineer

Cyient, Inc.; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled 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, focusing on aero structures and integration with certification requirements.

Role requires hands-on CATIA V5 and 3D Experience, Windchill PLM, and experience with composites/metals manufacturing. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in aircraft design, with eVTOL experience viewed as an advantage.
• Design experience on aero primary/secondary structures (Wing, Empennage, Fuselage).
• Hands-on CATIA V5 and 3D Experience design/analysis.
• Composites Design 3 (CPD) on CATIA V5 and Fibresim is mandatory.
• Windchill PLM experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Aerospace composite/metallic materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in integrated project teams and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define design solutions for new components/assemblies and modifications (composites and metals).
• Prepare drawings and data for manufacturing and customer submittals.
• Produce ECNs to support manufacturing, customers, quality and certification.
• Ensure quality of deliveries by self and team.
• Interface with certification authorities to ensure airworthiness compliance.
• Attend key meetings/design reviews at customer facilities; hybrid work with customer offices.

Skills

Aerospace design

eVTOL domain knowledge

Aero structures design

CATIA V5

3D Experience

Windchill PLM

GD&T

Composites knowledge

Metallic materials

Certification/regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

3D Experience

Fibresim

Windchill

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Cyient, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled 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, focusing on aero structures and integration with certification requirements.

Role requires hands-on CATIA V5 and 3D Experience, Windchill PLM, and experience with composites/metals manufacturing. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.