Head of Structural Engineering – Aviation (m/f/d)

Company Description

CycloTech GmbH is a technology company with start-up character in Linz. With our CycloRotors, we develop a new, sustainable, highly manoeuvrable, and environmentally accepted eVTOL propulsion solution for the 21st century. We re-invent flying and make individual air mobility as normal as driving a car – opening the sky for everyone.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join our growing start-up company in the aviation industry. You will be responsible for leading a team of 10 engineers who design, develop, test, and optimize the structural and mechanical aspects of our innovative aircraft products.

As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will:

• Manage the engineering team’s workload, schedule, budget, and performance,
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineers on advanced topics such as fatigue, vibration, endurance, composite structures, etc.
• Review and approve the engineering designs, calculations, reports, and documentation,
• Coordinate with other engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and customers to ensure the quality and feasibility of the products,
• Evaluate different design variations and trade-offs and propose optimal solutions,
• Identify and resolve any technical issues or risks that may arise during the product development cycle,
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the aviation industry and incorporate them into the engineering processes,
• Assess and validate the structural integrity and dynamic characteristics of aircraft and aircraft components using test data to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Propose, plan and coordinate tests for materials, tools, and concepts validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• More than 10 years of relevant work experience in the aviation industry, preferably in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of structural and mechanical engineering principles, methods, standards, optimization techniques, and best practices
• Knowledge of stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessments, especially for CFRP and metallic structures is a plus.
• Experience in test data processing and FEA model correlations with test results.
• Knowledge of materials science and processes
• Proficient in using various engineering software tools such as CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.
• Creative and analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and communicative attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for innovation and excellence in the aviation industry

Additional Information

• Exciting and challenging development work on a revolutionary technology in a young dynamic team
• Short decision-making processes and varied tasks
• The chance to develop and shape the company in your domain and to develop your technical and managerial skills
• An international environment
• Flexible working hours
• Team events: BBQs, happy hours, teambuilding activities
• Market oriented & experience-based remuneration