Design Engineer

As an employee of Aerostack, a Joint Venture between Airbus and an automotive company, and in line with Airbus strategy to accelerate Zero Emission Aircraft development, you will be part of a collaborative team developing PEM fuel cell stack for aeronautic applications., * Ensure the timely and successful creation and release of CAD drawings, adhering to all Aerostack standards and configuration management requirements

• Deliver assigned sub-work packages on time and in full compliance with all project and Aerostack standards, * Drive the technical development of fuel cell stack components, parts, jigs and tools
• Define, cascade, and manage requirements for stack components, parts and for jigs and tools
• Create advanced, parameterized CAD models adhering to relevant standards, including mass, volume calculations as well as conducting assembly checks
• Define and/or perform mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid mechanical, mechanical, and electrical aspects) and dimensioning of parts
• Perform initial mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid mechanical, mechanical, and electrical aspects)
• Perform detailed tolerance calculations
• Prepare CAD models specifically for subsequent CAE calculations

Standards, Documentation, and Configuration

• Apply relevant Aerostack and Aeronautical standards and processes to the work
• Prepare and release manufacturing drawings and essential engineering documents, such as Bills of Material (BOM)
• Ensure adherence to the established part numbering and release system
• Support configuration management and the maintenance and refinement of best practices within SAP
• Actively participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEAs) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEAs), emphasizing quality and safety elements

Prototyping, Validation, and Technology Advancement

• Coordinate the procurement, manufacturing, and assembly of components, parts and jigs and tools
• Propose and support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities
• Strive for advanced stack technology to achieve TRL 5 and beyond, supporting the industrialization of stack components
• Accountable to Coordinate, control, monitor, and document sub-work packages

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain close cooperation with the "CRE" (Component Responsible Engineer), project leads, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Cost Engineering, Quality)
• Continuously improve engineering procedures, design guides and methods
• Conduct patent and literature research relevant to fuel cell technology

Organization structure

The jobholder reports operationally and functionally to HO Engineering.

• Education: Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• While aerospace experience is a plus, we highly encourage experts from the automotive, maritime, or commercial fuel cell sectors who are eager to adapt to aerospace standards to apply
• Expert in CAD-based design of bipolar plates
• Substantial professional background in fuel cell stack development
• Software and Tools:

• Expert with 3D-CAD tools (e.g., Catia, 3DX)
• Ability to understand and interpret results from FEM and CFD simulations
• Competence in programming (e.g., Python)
• Google Workspace is a plus

• Mindset and Languages:

• Must be pragmatic, strive for simplicity, capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting, and possess a "Can-do attitude" with a strong drive for execution
• Language Skills: Fluent proficiency in both English and German is required

• Pleasant working atmosphere in a professional and international work environment
• Comprehensive on-boarding included
• Extensive company training offers (eLearning and Classroom Trainings)
• Flexible working hours
• Compatibility of work and family life
• Attractive remuneration
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee stock options
• Discounted car leasing
• Good connections to public transport and local parking facilities
• Catering facilities on site

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.