Aviation Development Engineer (m/f/x)

Benefits

• Optimum work-life balance – balance through flexible working time models
• Earnings with attractive additional benefits – fair payment according to the Equal Pay model as well as annual special payments and bonuses and allowances above the standard pay scale
• Relaxation with a generous holiday offer – 30 days vacation and extra days off for special occasions
• Global further training opportunities – development of career prospects with international, Group-wide further training and development opportunities
• Social security – company pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• First-class catering – with on-site facilities such as a canteen and cafeteria
• Flexible mobility – employee car park and travel allowance

Tasks

• Ensuring the damage tolerance and fatigue strength of aerospace structures, including metal and composite structures and components

• Definition and determination of load spectra through measurements

• Selection and qualification of inspection procedures (NDI) according to expertise

• Evaluation of material properties in relation to the environment, material technology and manufacturing process

• Use of numerical methods to determine stress intensity, crack propagation simulation and fatigue analysis

• Derivation and implementation of damage tolerance requirements for components and subsystems

• Ensuring structural integrity and monitoring implementation (Fracture Control Programme)

• Developing damage-tolerant components and subsystems and supporting the implementation of new materials and technologies

Qualification

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or a comparable qualification

• Several years of professional experience in aerospace or related fields

• Very good knowledge and experience in fracture mechanics, fatigue strength and damage simulation

• Experience in technical analyses of space systems as well as knowledge of mechanics and lightweight construction

• Good understanding of theoretical representation of technical problems

• Confidence in the assessment of technical problems and analytical competence

• Ability to present development results convincingly to technical experts

• Business fluent in German and English, basic knowledge of French an advantage

• Existing work permit for the EU