Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Your mission

In this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (all genders) role, you will join the VÆRIDION R&D team within the Technology division. You will be responsible for the overall configuration and mechanical design integration of VÆRIDION’s novel battery system for our CS-23 all-electric aircraft. Your expertise in CAD and FEA will be critical in developing a robust, efficient, and lightweight battery system. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our battery system meets stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

Your Day-to-Day:

Lead the mechanical design and configuration of battery modules and battery systems.
Develop detailed design specifications, drawings, and documentation to guide the manufacturing and assembly processes.
Conduct Finite Element Analyses (FEA) to model and optimize the performance of composites, metals, and adhesives under various conditions.
Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, thermal, and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of battery components.
Troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions to enhance system safety and performance.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in battery system design.

Your profile

Ideally a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the aerospace, automotive, or battery industries.
Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for designing complex mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, COMSOL, or similar) for modelling composites, metals, and adhesives.
Experience in developing and validating designs for high-performance applications.
Knowledge of aerospace certification processes and documentation is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative mechanical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Fluent English language skills are essential, fluent German or other language would be beneficial.

Why us?

Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
Enjoy flexible working hours: we believe in ownership and trust.
Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

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About us

VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Since the restrictions by law on CO₂ emissions for domestic and short-haul air travel will stimulate Green Regional Air Mobility, we believe it's our mission to provide an aircraft for Zero emission regional flights.
At VÆRIDION our goal is to develop, build and certify a full electric microliner carrying up to 9 passengers for Short-Haul and Regional Air Mobility by 2030. A full electric microliner is cleaner and cheaper to operate than other aeroplanes in its class, it provides a better travel experience door to door up to 500 km. We offer new optimized design based on proven principles, around proven and available technology in electric motors and batteries, that brings lowest risk and shortest route to certification.