Electric Powertrain Performance Specialist – Electric Propulsion Systems

Your Role and your Team:  

We are looking for an outstanding Powertrain Performance specialist to join our innovative team that will shape the future of urban e-mobility.

You will report to the Propulsion Thermal & Performance Lead and will contribute, as part of the propulsion integrated cross-functional team, to the development, certification and delivery of the Lilium Jet. This includes the development of the performance model of the propulsion system of our e-VTOL.

Your Day to Day:

• Responsible for the dynamic response of the propulsion system through the product development cycle
• Powertrain dynamic response modelling and analysis
• Define and support system validation activities related to transient performance
• Close cooperation with the modelling and simulation engineers in charge of the propulsion models
• Close collaboration with the engineers developing the electrical machine, power electronics and control systems.
• Support and contribute to the analysis of aircraft controllability and stability.
• Support system engineering activities: decomposition and/or verification of requirements
• Define and support the system performance testing activities for certification (EASA SC E19 subpartD)

Your Profile:

• or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required
• 5+ years of experience in the aviation sector dealing with engine transient performance or control system
• or 5+ years of experience in electric powertrain performance analysis
• Background in performance analysis and modelling of propulsion system.
• Project management experience would be beneficial
• Strong background with Matlab/Simulink required.
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomous
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills required
• Dynamic and positive personality
• Fluent English language skills are essential.

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