Lead Engineer – Aerostructure Design As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).
Your responsibilities ►Lead the development and design of structural rotorcraft components (composite and metallic materials)
►Liaises with multidisciplinary stakeholders including analysis teams, manufacturing and external sub-contractors
►Collaborates actively in the development project, obtaining and sharing knowledge and information inside and outside the department
►Ensure continuous compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, internal quality processes and configuration management rules
Tasks
►Prepare s and maintains specifications and requirements for the defined system
►Lead the development and design according to the system requirements, specifications and safety classifications
►Designsconsidering factors such as cost, manufacturing constraints, design feasibility, weight control and interfaces
►Technical check of deliverables (such as drawings)
Your qualification & experience ►University degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering
►Minimum 5 years relevant aeronautical engineering experience
►Excellent Design and 3D Surfacing skills (preferably NX)
►Good working knowledge in engineering detail drawings
►Competencies in composite and metallic design and manufacturing standards
►Pro-active and a high sense of ownership
►Ability to work under pressure with a good sense of urgency
►Strong interpersonal and coordination skills for interfacing with stakeholders and external partners
► Very hands on
►English written and spoken minimum B2 level
Our offer We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.
Your next step If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:
– Cover letter
– CV
– Diplomas
– Employment references
Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.
Department of Engineeringlocated in CH-8620 Wetzikon
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