Senior Structural Design Engineer

El Fly; Sandefjord; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Elfly is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to contribute to the design of innovative electric seaplanes. The role involves creating structural designs, CAD modeling, and collaboration on EASA compliance. Join a diverse and passionate team in a startup environment focused on sustainable aviation.

Benefits

Stock option plan

Support in obtaining the PPL (A)

Flexible hours

Onboarding program for foreign residents

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• Industry experience designing composite aircraft structures is required.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail the composite aircraft structure.
• Create CAD models and drawings for aircraft components.
• Manage airframe interfaces with systems during assembly.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD

Knowledge of aviation certification regulations

Solid understanding of composite material characteristics

Fluent in English, written and spoken

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Design

Tools

Onshape

Job description

Hello, Noemi

From sea to sky, from Norway to the world. At Elfly Group, we’re building the future of coastal mobility through the Noemi, the world’s first fully electric seaplane. Our versatile, 9 passenger electric seaplanes can also move up to one tonne of cargo - quietly and with no emissions. City harbor to city harbor? Easy. We’re amphibious too - requiring only short distances for takeoff and landing at traditional airports.

Elfly is a growing startup company with a multinational team of twentyfive employees. The work atmosphere is informal and playful. With us you will experience startup life where your voice will matter and days fly by. At least that’s how we feel about it :-)

We will make sure that you are warmly welcomed and will help you get settled with our technical team at Torp Airport, Sandefjord.

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Airframe

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with extensive aviation industry experience. This position is perfect for you if you want to contribute to a clean sheet composite aircraft design.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and detail the aircraft's composite internal and external primary and secondary structure, including interior furnishing.
• Create CAD models and drawings of aircraft structural components.
• Generation of fabrication and assembly work instructions.
• Break down the airframe requirements in compliance with EASA CS-23.
• Manage the airframe’s interfaces with other systems.
• Source, meet and select the best partners for production of the airframe.
• Perform testing at the workshop or at a supplier's premises.
• During aircraft assembly, take an active role in installing the various aircraft systems on the airframe.

Your profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Design or equivalent experience.
• Industry experience designing composite aircraft structures
• Exposure to composite manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of aviation certification regulations and standards.
• Solid understanding of composite material characteristics and processes
• Proficiency with CAD (at Elfly we use Onshape).
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Safety-oriented attitude.
• Work in a structured and organised manner.
• Able to take initiative, ownership and responsibility.
• Caring, flexible & awesome :-)

We offer:

• An opportunity to take part in a unique electric seaplane project
• The possibility to bring electric aviation to Norway and the world
• An experienced, innovative and fun team with passion for aviation
• Stock option plan
• Support in obtaining the PPL (A)
• Flexible hours
• Work both in office and workshop environments
• Onboarding program including assistance for foreign residents
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The place of work is located at Torp Airport, Sandefjord situated by the southeast coastline, known for mild winters and vibrant summer life.

Elfly is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.