Senior CAD Engineer for Hydrogen Aerospace Powertrain

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Professional development

Long-term cooperation

Job summary

Qabird is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead CAD/PLM activities for Hydrogen Powertrain systems in aerospace applications. The role requires 5+ years of engineering work, a solid background in CAD tools, and the ability to deliver complex designs meeting aviation standards.

You will develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, support system integration of fuel cells, storage, and power electronics, and coordinate with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD/PLM tools (e.g. CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Windchill/Teamcenter).
• Hydrogen storage – hydrogen distribution, Fuel Cell Systems, High Voltage Design, etc. (plus).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for CAD modeling, drafting standards, and design data management.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D production drawings for HAPSS components, structures, and installations.
• Support system architecture and packaging studies to ensure integration between fuel cells, storage, power electronics, thermal management, and structural systems.
• Maintain and manage CAD data structures, revisions, and configuration control within the PLM/PDM system.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and support DFM/DFA reviews with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Prepare documentation for validation and verification and contribute to technical review gates.
• Support installation drawings, wiring/tubing routing, and interface control documentation.
• Provide onsite support for HAPSS partners/suppliers.

Skills

CAD/PLM proficiency

Communication under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Windchill/Teamcenter

Job description

Qabird is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead CAD/PLM activities for Hydrogen Powertrain systems in aerospace applications. The role requires 5+ years of engineering work, a solid background in CAD tools, and the ability to deliver complex designs meeting aviation standards.

You will develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, support system integration of fuel cells, storage, and power electronics, and coordinate with suppliers.