Aerodynamicist

Your role and your team:

We are looking for an outstanding  Aerodynamicist with aircraft design and research experience to join our innovative team and thus shape the future of urban e-mobility.

In this position, you will have the exciting opportunity to work within the Flight Mechanics Function as a part of the Extended Chief Engineering Office.

Lilium welcomes people from all over the world. We are a multinational company and happy to support our new top talents with relocation. We have helped our new hires to meet their Visa criteria and successfully settle in Munich.

Your Day to Day:

• Guide the Aerodynamic design of the Lilium Jet, with a view to making global trade-offs for a rational design of airframe and powerplant.
• Drive the decision-making process based upon a ‘first-principles’ approach.
• Utilise both computational and experimental methods to understand the unique Aerodynamic phenomena on this aircraft and develop design solutions consistent with the Control Strategy
• Help in developing the roadmap from design to certification, coordinating with Program and Engineering
• Provide technical guidance where required, and mentorship of junior team members.
• Actively support improving team efficiency through shaping processes of the department.

Your Profile:

• M.Sc./M.Eng. or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline required.
• 8+ years of professional experience using CFD & WT tools for aerodynamic development.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Aircraft Flight certification (CS.23/25 and/or CS.27/29).
• Proven record of complete Aircraft Aerodynamic Design
• In-depth knowledge of Propulsion Integration topics, a background in VTOL design is a plus.
• Clear communicator and team player.
• Target-oriented, driven workstyle with analytic problem-solving skills required.
• Fluent English language skills are essential
• Fluent German or any other language would be beneficial

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