Location: Sion 

Contract: Permanent position with our client 

Starting date: August 2021

Languages: English (mandatory) French (Asset)

Prerequisite: Eligible to work in Switzerland (UE Citizen)

The Role:

You will be responsible to develop mechanical structures for all electric propulsion systems (EPS) including (hybrid systems either combustion engines or fuel cells). You will also be involved in thermodynamic projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Develop mechanical structures and concepts related to EPS such as motor and battery integration into airplane
- Analyze, design and test mechanical solutions related to heat management
Perform stress and load analysis to substantiate the mechanical design for certification and flight readiness
- Requirements management incl. the definition of certification requirements.
- Support production with technical advice, problem solving, and integration of components
- Maintain detailed and meticulous documentation throughout entire process
- Support the quality and certification related processes

Your Profile:

- +5 years of professional experience in mechanical development
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge thermodynamic Engineering
- Work experience in design and prototyping
- Work experience in aviation projects
- Strong material competences, especially plastics (PC, PEI, PEEK etc.) and their manufacturing processes like injection moulding, blow moulding, extruding, pultruding, vacuum forming, etc.
- Experience with batteries, and battery standards e.g. RTCA DO311
- Proficiency with CFD analysis and computer design programs and software
- Demonstrated ability to follow through and bring projects to its completion
- Solution-oriented, with analytic problem-solving capabilities
- Well organized including ability to properly document
- Capacity to prioritize, manage time effectively and multi-task
- Fluency in English, French an asset

What working with our client has to offer:

- Possibility to discuss contribution to re-locating expenses

For more information, please contact me at Caroline.chevassu@akka.eu