Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer – Engine & Certification

væridion; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EGYM Wellpass

Lunch subsidy

Virtual stock options

Public transport ticket

Bike leasing

Pension scheme

Job summary

VÆRIDION is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer – Electric Engine to drive the development and certification of the electric engine for the Microliner. You will decompose aircraft requirements into engine requirements, guide technical decisions, and ensure compliance with certification standards.

You will lead technical reviews with the engine supplier, maintain a holistic overview of the electric propulsion system, and contribute to safety analyses and test campaigns throughout development and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in development, integration or testing of electric motors, controllers/inverters or electric-drive systems
• Strong knowledge of electric machines and power electronics, including motor topologies and thermal behaviour
• Experience defining and managing technical requirements, interfaces and verification strategies for electric engines
• Experience collaborating with external development partners or aerospace suppliers

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and certification of the electric engine throughout its lifecycle
• Act as the electric engine SME and primary technical counterpart to the engine supplier
• Define and manage engine requirements, interfaces, operating limits and verification strategies
• Review supplier architectures, designs, calculations and test results and propose solutions
• Coordinate test campaigns and define test plans, objectives and success criteria
• Prepare and review technical documentation and compliance statements
• Support prototype build, aircraft integration and ground/flight testing

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Written communication

English proficiency

Self-motivation

Ownership

Systems engineering

External collaboration

EASA E-19 familiarity

Electric machines

Power electronics

Thermal management

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

VÆRIDION is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer – Electric Engine to drive the development and certification of the electric engine for the Microliner. You will decompose aircraft requirements into engine requirements, guide technical decisions, and ensure compliance with certification standards.

You will lead technical reviews with the engine supplier, maintain a holistic overview of the electric propulsion system, and contribute to safety analyses and test campaigns throughout development and