This position is a limited, external contract for initially 6 months in Labour Leasing, extension possible. Our client is one of Germany's No.1 Tech-Starups with about 800 employees. The job is possible remotely inside Germany, while the company is near Munich
Your role and your team:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Systems Engineer - Electrical Power System to join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the future of transportation through electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology. From power conversion to batteries, electrical design to aircraft integration, you will play a pivotal role in developing the cutting-edge electrical system that powers the advanced aircraft – with a focus on integrating, verifying and testing.
The Senior Systems Engineer - Electrical Power System is part of an interdisciplinary integrated project team responsible for all stages of development of our innovative electrical power system – especially addressingintegration, verification and certification up to the delivery of the aircraft.
Your Day to Day:
- Integrate: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, test engineers, laboratory owners and chief engineering to seamlessly integrate the energy storage, power conversion and power distribution equipment into our eVTOL powertrain at up to 1000 VDC.
- Verify: Plan and coordinate system integration tests in our laboratories and on our aircraft.
- Certify: Plan testing and prepare evidence to support certification of the system using the regulatory requirements.
- Problem-solve: Investigate test issues and discover root causes in our innovative electrical power system.
- Coordinate: Manage our equipment suppliers to approve, witness, and support external testing.
- Design: Implement design changes to add functionality or resolve problems, and contribute to novel designs for future aircraft generations.
- Document and Report: Create detailed technical requests, procedures, and reports, present findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and regulatory authorities when required.
Your Profile:
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience, either in civil aviation or on electric vehicles.
- Knowledge of electrical power systems – particularly electric vehicle powertrains, lithium batteries, high voltage switching, power electronics, battery management, charging.
- Experience with verification of aircraft or similar safety critical applications; especially coordinating with regulatory authorities and producing certification plans, compliance documents, verification matrices using requirement management tools (e.g. DOORS or Polarion)
- Experience with systems engineering principles (e.g. ARP 4754/4761 or ISO 26262) and hardware and software development processes (e.g. DO-178 and 254).
- Experience with electromagnetic environmental effects and environmental testing (e.g. DO-160).
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
This role is addressed to European residents or blue-card VISA holders with extensive experience in Aerospace Power Systems Engineering. If you think you're the right match, please apply with a CV and let us know, when you'd be available to start a new job.
