Test Engineer – Structures

Number of employees

950

Munich, Germany

Posted on: 2023-08-08

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

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:

You will report directly to the Manager of the Aerostructure Test Team. The Team is responsible for preparing and conducting mechanical tests on the aircraft structure and components. We collaborate closely with the design team to ensure the most effective test approach for our product.

As a Test Engineer, you will have end-to-end responsibility of a test from its initial request until delivery of the test data. For tests subcontracted to external laboratories, you will act as the technical focal point and coordinator between our design team and the lab.

For complex test setups, you will be the rig development engineer, including coordination of design and manufacturing suppliers. Moreover, you will support the development and maintenance of our internal test facility when needed.

Your Day to Day:

  • For each test, you will be responsible of the following activities (whenever applicable), under guidance and advise by our experienced senior team members:
    • Assessment of the test request and refinement together with the design team
    • Preparation of a test concept
    • Detailed design of the test & measurement setup
    • Built of the test setup, incl. coordination of manufacturing and purchasing
    • Planning of the test execution, incl. test procedure and risk assessments
    • Execution of the test
    • Post-processing of the data and results reporting
  • Develop complex test rigs and setups and coordinate our support teams (Software, CAD, Technicians)
  • Create engineering documentation for your test setups and results
  • Support the design team in the detailed definition of test requirements
  • Feedback your findings and opinion to the design team for product improvement
  • Ensure a safe work environment in the lab
  • Constantly learn new things about our test articles and the way we test them – and share them with your team members
  • Work on any ad-hoc projects or tasks

Your Profile:

  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc/M.Eng preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in aerospace or automotive development programs, preferably in mechanical testing or system integration
  • Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems across engineering disciplines, under time and cost constraints
  • Basic knowledge of measurement technology (force, displacement, temperature, etc.) and data acquisition systems is required (NI or Dewesoft preferred)
  • Basic knowledge of standard mechanical test principles is required
  • Knowledge of composite structures is beneficial
  • Experience in fixture design with emphasis on manufacturability is beneficial
  • Good hand calculation abilities are beneficial
  • Experience with operating hydraulic control systems is beneficial
  • Basic knowledge of a CAD system is beneficial (Siemens NX preferred)

Your Personality:

  • Fast learner of new technology
  • Ability to work with incomplete requirements and to anticipate customer needs
  • High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a diverse team
  • 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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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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