Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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.
• 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.
• 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).