Structural Design & Analysis Engineer (Contract)
Zürich /
Flight Software, Computer Vision and AI /
Full-Time
/ Hybrid
About us:
Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles, both existing aircraft and the electric VTOLs that you may have seen in the media.
Your role:
To drive the structural design, analysis and compliance demonstration efforts for flight hardware installation. Please, not that this is a contractor role.
Your Daily Work:
- Design of flight hardware from preliminary through detailed design, drawing release,
- Prototype mechanical hardware Integration, fit check and testing support,
- Perform stress analysis and sizing using classical mechanics calculations and Finite Element Analysis (where required) to meet applicable structural requirements,
- Static and dynamic analyses to predict and improve structure (where required),
- Prepare analysis reports and compliance documentation,
- Support in establishing processes, tools and templates for the activities above.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree (BSc or MSc) in aerospace/mechanical engineering or equivalent,
- 5+ years of experience in structural design and stress analysis,
- Working knowledge of FEA software and FEMAP or equivalent,
- Experience in performing classical mechanics/hand calculations,
- Working knowledge of EASA/FAA certification regulations, in particular sub-parts C and D and the corresponding compliance demonstration.
Benefits:
- A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
- Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
- Test flights in the Swiss Alps for you to join.
- Stock options.
- Pilot license subsidy.
- Hybrid work setting.
- Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
- Gym membership.
