Lead eVTOL Aircraft Structures Engineer

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 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