Aerostructure Assembly Technician

Your role and team: 

You will report directly to the Head of Composites Production and work alongside our aircraft systems and final assembly production teams.

We are looking for experienced and self-motivated technicians. A high attention to detail and a strong focus on safety are very important attributes for this role. You will be hands on executing the structural assemblies of Lilium’s revolutionary aircraft. This will include structural prototyping, testing and production ramp up. You will also partner with our manufacturing engineering team, providing feedback for design improvements to the product. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the fastest and exciting companies in the world and join the exciting journey of the Lilium Jet, early in its inception phase. Our production organization aims to set new standards with a best-in-class, reliable, integrated production capability. 

Your Day to Day:  

• Take responsibility for safety, delivery and quality during all stages of the assembly process
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions to a high standard
• Understand and use detailed drawing and sketches
• Assembly of high-performance aerostructures using various types of plastic, ceramic, and composite products, and sub-assemblies including large-scale bonded and fastened composite and metallic assembly
• Identify and provide feedback of errors to the corresponding teams, cooperation for root cause analysis
• Work cross functionally with related departments
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes, equipment & tooling, and repair solutions

Your Profile:  

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent is desired
• 3+ years of professional experience in aerospace
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Previous experience working in prototyping preferred
• Capable of drilling Class 2 holes and installing fasteners such as HI-LOKs, HI-LITES, and other aerospace grade hardware
• Capabilty to structurally bond and fasten composite assemblies, including surface preparation for bonding
• Competent in cutting, trimming and modifying of composite parts within close tolerances using hand tools i.e., hand router, hand drill, hand sander
• Experienced to work with pneumatic & electric tools including drills, grinders, and cutting tools
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal English instructions. German language is a bonus.