Flying Fuel Cell Electrical System Architect (all genders)

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​in Munich (Hybrid)

​​​​Code - AEFA 623

• 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
• Design, Development and Validation of the high-voltage and low-voltage Electrical System of the FFC propulsion system
• Collaboration in the frame of the FFC system development within interdisciplinary multi-functional teams, in particular with the System Architecture and System Simulation Teams
• Specification of electrical system requirements including Customer, Certification and Safety Requirements
• Specification of the associated sub-systems and components in close collaboration with the respective development teams (Power Distribution Units, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Converters, Protection Devices, IMD, EWIS, …)
• Support of certification and qualification of the FFC propulsion system including the associated safety analyses
• Support of verification and validation activities, including full-scale ground- and flight-testing
• Preparation of the industrialization of the FFC electrical system and its components
• Responsibility for securing electrical system weight, performance, and efficiency targets.
• 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

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field
• Experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, preferably in the Aerospace sector
• Experience in the field of Electric Propulsion, ideally related to fuel-cell based propulsion for Aircraft
• Knowledge of Aerospace Processes, Methods and Standards for System Development, Validation & Verification, Qualification and Certification, e.g. ARP4754, ARP4761, Do178, Do254, Do160
• Experience in the development and testing of high-voltage systems and networks 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

• Attractive salaries in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement, holiday and Christmas bonus and other special payments, profit sharing program and company pension scheme
• Good Work-life-balance: 35-hour week, 30 days holiday and flexible working time models with flex time options, possibility to work remotely
• Extensive further training opportunities and individual development programs
• EGYM Wellpass and company sports groups
• Mobility offerings like bike leasing, Deutschlandticket Job subsidy, commuter and company busses as well as car leasing offerings
• E-charging stations and free parking spaces
• Financial relocation support for new hires
• Company restaurant and barista bar
• Great teamspirit and employee events

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We look forward to getting to know you.

Your Recruiter:

Constanze Forster

Tel.: +49 89 1489 73655