(Senior) Design Engineer - Testing (all genders)

Your mission

Be part of aviation history at VÆRIDION, developing the world’s first electric 9-seater aircraft. As a Design Engineer (all genders) in the Test Department, you will create complex test setups and rigs to validate the propulsion system, covering battery packs, power distribution, EWIS, inverters, and electric motors. You will take a high degree of ownership of your designs while working closely with experienced colleagues and specialists. This is your chance to shape testing capabilities and contribute to the next generation of aviation.

Your Day-to-Day

• Generate mechanical and mechatronic designs with CAD, focusing on complex test rigs, setups and equipment for battery and propulsion systems (including performance and thermal runaway).
• Establish and maintain test setup configuration control to be ready for compliance demonstration.
• Support the development of small to large scale test rigs and facilities from idea to final acceptance together with the test engineer.
• Conduct calculations and FEA to validate and optimize test setup solutions, optionally enhanced by programming skills for automation and enhanced analysis.
• Identify and select suitable components and coordinate directly with suppliers.
• Own the design cycle from concept to build readiness, in close collaboration with technicians and test engineers, and support assembly and execution as required.
• Help shape design methods, processes, and working environments, establishing best practices for future projects within the department.
• Support hands-on work on test rigs and setups.
• Tackle ad-hoc projects with flexibility and creativity, including occasional cross-team support.

Your profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in design of complex test rigs, equipment, or machinery (ideally in automotive, aerospace, or energy storage).
• Strong CAD skills (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and ability to create robust, manufacturable designs.
• Strong PLM skills (3DExperience preferred) for establishing and maintaining configuration control.
• Familiarity with integration of sensors, actuators, and instrumentation in test setups.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously within defined timelines.
• Hands-on mindset and ability to collaborate with technicians and test engineers.
• Fluent in English; German or other language skills are a plus.

Why us?

• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
• Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
• 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).

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.