Mechanical Design Engineer - Propulsion Vectoring System

A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary . We t ake pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience .

A s part of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than 950 people who are as passionate about changing the world as you are.

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture , with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to li f e.

Your role and your team :

You will report directly to the Propulsion Vectoring System Lead. The Propulsion Vectoring System Team is responsible for the design and development of the propulsion unit actuation system across the entire life cycle - from concept through to detailed design, testing and into serial production.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Propulsion System, you will be part of an interdisciplinary IPT (Integrated Project Team) responsible for the development and integration of propulsion actuation system which includes liaising with key suppliers.

From mechanical parts or electrical integration design to mechanical systems development you will play a key role in bringing our innovative aircraft to life.

Your Day to Day :

• Develop and design aerospace propulsion parts and assemblies throughout their lifecycle
• Create complex 3D parts and assemblies in CAD (Siemens NX)
• Design approval of 2D technical drawings appropriate for production and certification
• Good working knowledge of GD&T
• Consult with engineers of other disciplines, for example Manufacturing, Procurement, etc.
• Consult with Suppliers and support DfM sessions
• Create supporting documentation for certification
• Prepare and present material in design reviews
• Learn new things and share them with your team members
• Work on any ad hoc related projects or tasks

Your Profile :

• University degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (MSc / M. Eng preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry is required
• Proven record of successfully progressing designs through a gated process
• Experience in managing and agreeing interfaces
• Experience in the validation and verification of designs is beneficial
• Knowledge of PDM / PLM systems is required
• Experience in Teamcenter and NX is beneficial
• Experience in working with actuation systems is beneficial
• Excellent understanding of general design principles and technical correlations is required
• Strong motivation to help build structures and processes is required
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomously if required
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills required
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment is required
• Fluent English language skills are essential, fluent German or any other language would be beneficial

Duration : Permanent role

Working hours : 40 hours / week

Working onsite in Munich office is required.

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Life at Lilium :

The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days.

In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.