Flying Fuel Cell Mechanical Design and Integration Engineer (all genders)

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Flying Fuel Cell Mechanical Design and Integration Engineer (all genders)

​in Munich (Hybrid)
​​​​Code - AEFA 623

YOUR TASKS

• Formative role in the Development and Integration of MTU’s Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) propulsion system; a hydrogen-electric, fuel-cell-based propulsion option for future climate-neutral aircraft
• Mechanical Design of the FFC engine on propulsion system level
• Integration of the FFC sub-systems and components (electrical powertrain, hydrogen fuel system, thermal management system, etc.) into a coherent aircraft engine, balancing various functional, performance and installation requirements
• Close collaboration with the other FFC Engineering functions, yielding the globally optimized system
• Collaboration in the frame of the FFC system development with the international FFC mechanical design team
• Specification of propulsion system installation requirements
• Support of certification and qualification of the FFC propulsion system including the associated safety analyses, in particular Zonal Safety Analysis
• Preparation of the industrialization of the FFC propulsion system
• Support of the technical Project Management and Chief Engineering from the preliminary design phase for new projects up to delivery of the future FFC engine
• Contribution to the evolutionary improvement of system development processes and tools
• Collaboration with external industry and research partners in the frame of FFC technology development
• Coordination of national and European research projects in the context of the FFC

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or a comparable field
• Profound Experience in the field of Mechanical Design and Integration in Aerospace, preferably in the field of aircraft systems or aircraft engines
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design feasibility studies
• Knowledge of Aerospace Processes, Methods and Standards for System Development, Validation & Verification, Qualification and Certification, e.g. ARP4754, ARP4761, Do160
• Preferably experience with integrating high-voltage systems and components for the aviation industry
• Ability to dissect complex interdisciplinary challenges into a practical and tangible course of action
• Scientific curiosity and creativity combined with an eye for what is feasible and essential when solving complex technical problems
• Proven analytical and organizational skills
• Enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders
• Very good knowledge of English