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Senior Structures Design Engineer (all genders)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
On-site · Munich, Germany
Experience
Lead / principal · 10+ years
Job description
Senior Structures Design Engineer responsible for key structural design work on VÆRIDION's CS-23 all-electric aircraft, developing lightweight, manufacturable, safe and certifiable airframe structures from concept through detailed design, prototype build, test support and production-ready release.
At a glance
- Work mode
- On-site · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Independently execute regular structural design activities and assigned design work packages
- Develop concepts, layouts, and detailed designs for primary and secondary aircraft structures
- Apply hand calculations and first-principles engineering to support early sizing and design decisions
- Own structural design tasks from load-path definition, material and process selection, preliminary sizing, and trade studies through released CAD models and documentation
- Create and mature airframe integration concepts, including interfaces to systems like landing gear, propulsion battery installation, electrical routing, interiors
- Work with analysis engineers to ensure designs are structurally sound, weight-efficient, inspectable, repairable, and suitable for certification
- Create high-quality 3D models, assemblies, installation layouts, model-based definitions (MBD), and configuration-controlled design data
- Drive design-for-manufacturing for metallic and composite structures
- Support prototype manufacturing, supplier reviews, structural testing, non-conformance resolution, and design improvements
- Coordinate product development activities with teams from engineering, production, certification, quality, and suppliers
- Contribute to technical discussions and lead design reviews within your assigned scope
- Solve local and multidisciplinary design issues, escalating highly specialized topics where needed
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to structural design standards, methods, and best practices
What we're looking for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of aerospace structural design experience, with deep proficiency in Catia V5 or 3DExperience
- Demonstrated performance on at least two aircraft development programs, such as clean-sheet aircraft, major modifications, prototype-to-certification programs, or production ramp-ups
- Strong experience designing primary and secondary aircraft structures in metallic and composite materials
- Solid understanding of structural load paths, joints, fittings, fasteners, grounding and bonding, GD&T manufacturability, inspectability, repairability, and installation constraints
- Strong hand-calculation skills and the ability to make sound design decisions before detailed analysis is available
- Ability to independently develop, compare, and mature airframe and integration concepts within an agreed technical scope
- Good understanding of airworthiness and certification principles related to aircraft structures, ideally including EASA CS-23, compliance documentation, test substantiation, and configuration control
- Strong understanding of cross-functional dependencies between design, stress, systems, production, certification, quality, and suppliers
- Ability to solve local and multidisciplinary issues while recognizing when specialist input or supervision is required
- Excellent communication skills, strong team orientation, and the ability to work effectively across functions
- Structured working style, and strong technical judgement
- Experience managing suppliers and supporting internal or external design reviews
Benefits
- Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership
- Subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days
- Virtual stock options
- Free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket
- JobRad bicycle or e-bike leasing with tax advantages
- Pension scheme
- Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft
- Internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports)
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About VÆRIDION
VÆRIDION was founded in 2021 to transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft. By delivering the most energy-efficient aircraft, we are building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses. We're bringing together the brightest minds in aerospace, automotive engineering, and business to disrupt the aviation industry.
Mission
Transform regional air travel with the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft, building the future where clean, safe, and affordable electric aviation seamlessly connects people and businesses.
Key facts
- 2021
- Electric aviation
- Founded in 2021
- Developing the Microliner, a 100% electric commercial aircraft
- Offices in Munich and Delft