Senior Design Engineer - Thermal Management System

Number of employees

950

Munich, Germany

Posted on: 2023-07-13

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lilium’s vision is to create a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed, regional transportation. 

Using the 7-Seater Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off and landing jet, offering leading capacity, low noise and high performance, Lilium is building a transport network and service for people and goods. Working in partnership with world-leading aerospace, technology, and infrastructure partners, commercial operations are set to launch in 2024. 

Lilium’s 700+ strong team includes over 400 aerospace engineers and a leadership responsible for delivering some of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Founded in 2015, Lilium’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Munich, Germany, with teams based across Europe and the U.S.

A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience 

Apart of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than  800 people who are  as passionate about changing the world as you are.  

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life. 

Your role and your team:  

In this role you will report directly to the Engineering Manager (Thermal Management Systems); and you will be deployed within the Energy IPT as a member of the Environmental Control System (ECS) Design Team.

As a key member of the team, you will take responsibility for various tasks related to the design, development, optimization, integration and certification of the ECS. In simple terms, you will play a key role in bringing our innovative aircraft to life. 

The ECS comprises the following sub-systems:

  • Core Thermal Management System
    - Cabin & Cockpit Conditioning
    - Liquid Conditioning System
    - Thermal Conditioning Network
  • Avionics Bay Conditioning
  • Air Distribution & Ventilation
  • ECS Control & Monitoring
  • Cockpit Window Defogging

Your Day to Day: 

  • Requirements definition, capture and management
  • Solution development and performance analysis at an ECS Sub-System level
  • System/sub-system interface definition and management
  • Sub-system integration
  • System/sub-system verification and validation
  • System/sub-system functional/performance analysis and design optimisation
  • Support to system/sub-system safety analysis
  • Supplier technical liaison and support to supplier management activities
  • Conduct trade studies to support and inform key design element decisions
  • Assist in the development of relevant processes and procedures
  • Work collaboratively to identify and share best practice 

Your Profile: 

  • University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering (aerospace specialization, MSc/M.Eng preferred).
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in the aerospace industry (preferred) or automotive industry is required.
  • Excellent understanding of general design principles and technical correlations is required.
  • Experience of Air Vehicle Systems Design & Development and Systems Engineering Integration is required.
  • Good working knowledge of Thermal Management, Thermal Management Systems (TMS) and/or, Environmental Control Systems is required.
  • Experience of system/sub-system Qualification and Certification is required.
  • Knowledge and experience of System Test & Evaluation principles, processes and procedures is required.
  • Good understanding of SAE-ARP4754 or similar corporate implementation is required.
  • Basic knowledge with PDM/PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent) is beneficial. 
  • 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

Want to know more? Then view our 'Why join Lilium' page!

Life at Lilium:

The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days. In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

 Lilium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

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