Mechanical Engineer - Wing Structure

Your role and your team:

You will report directly to the Manager of the Aircraft Structure Team. The Aircraft Structure Team is responsible for designing and developing the structural components of our aircraft across the entire life cycle - from concept through to detailed design, testing and into serial production.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be part of an interdisciplinary IPT (Integrated Project Team) responsible for the design of the Aircraft primary and secondary structure of our Lilium Jet from prototype into serial production.

From mechanical or composite parts design to mechanical systems development you'll play a key role in bringing our innovative aircraft to life.

Your Day to Day:

• Design and preliminary sizing of the aircraft structure in concert with other engineering groups and departments
• Design and preliminary sizing of composite structures with attention towards high volume production
• Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test processes and procedures
• Support the system development from concept to production, resolving any design, manufacturing and assembly issues along the way
• Define and manage requirements
• Create certification related documentation
• Check and approval of technical 2D drawings for manufacturing release
• Support the team members in any CFRP sizing, design and manufacturing related topics
• Constantly learn new things – and share them with your team members
• Work on any ad hoc related projects or tasks

Your Profile:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering (aerospace specialization, MSc/M.Eng preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the aerospace industry is required
• Strong knowledge of a CAD system is required (Siemens NX is preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of ISO GPS (alternatively ASME GD&T) and overall good drafting skills are beneficial
• Basic knowledge with PDM/PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent) is beneficial
• Basic knowledge of Fibersim is beneficial
• Strong hand calculation and FEA experience is required
• Extensive experience with composite structural design is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to integrate state-of-the-art design and manufacturing methods into product concepts and designs is required
• Experience developing and working to system requirements is required
• Experience with working with various suppliers and managing deliverables is beneficial
• Excellent understanding of general design principles and technical correlations is required
• Strong motivation to help build structures and processes is required
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomously is required
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills is required
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment is required
• Fluent English language skills are essential, fluent German or any other language is beneficial

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