Lead Engineer, Electric Propulsion System

As our new Lead Engineer, Electric Propulsion System you play a key role in developing the Electron 5 aircraft, a single-piloted, battery electric aircraft, which in its first iteration will be able to carry 4 passengers or 500kg payload over a 500km+ distance. You'll be joining an ambitious start-up which is on a mission to "make zero emission, on demand, regional air mobility a reality".

Tasks

• Lead the design of the battery electric propulsion system for the Electron 5 aircraft
• Translate technical requirements into a complete design/system solution
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure smooth integration of electric propulsion system and related components into aircraft
• Define and monitor the certification pathway for the electric propulsion system
• Identify primary and secondary suppliers for all key components
• Manage key supplier relationships for all components of electric propulsion system
• Recruit and lead the electric propulsion engineering team
• Provide reassurance to management through rigorous project management

Requirements

• 5+ years of work experience in aerospace backed up by an engineering degree either in aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical, automotive or equivalent
• Substantial knowledge in propulsion system design for propeller aircraft and related topics, including certification and manufacturing processes
• Strong CAD skills (ideally Solid Works or OnShape, in-depth knowledge of drawing standards (specifically BS8888), and experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T)
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembling close tolerance parts, tools, aids, and fixtures using workshop machines and hand tools (incl. CAM software and CNC machines)
• Good team player who is curious, proactive, results-orientated and shares our passion for "making zero-emission, on-demand, regional air mobility a reality"
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written), Dutch not essential

Benefits

We want to hire the best talent, creating a small, highly capable team.

Hence, our competitive remuneration packages include the following:

• Base salary
• Performance bonus
• Stock options
• Private medical insurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme

In addition, we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• Other employee benefits

For qualified employees relocating to the Netherlands, there might be the option of taking advantage of the "Dutch 30% tax ruling", meaning the first 30% of the base salary could be tax-free.

Not a perfect match for the role but close?
No worries! Please apply regardless.

What to include when applying?
We'd like to see your CV or link to your LinkedIn profile plus a short motivational letter answering the following three questions:

1. How will you help us realise our vision?
2. What makes you stand out?
3. What would you like to get out of working with us?