EPU (Electrical Propulsion Unit) System Engineer

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland (On-site)

EPU (Electrical Propulsion Unit) System Engineer,

You will be responsible for the system definition from design to entry in service. You will be part of the Part-21J Design Organization (DO) and its Item & System team.

Main responsibilities:

• Definition/update of the system architecture, requirements and interfaces according to the upper level requirements (including certification and safety requirements)
• Provide verification and compliance demonstration evidences (analysis, test procedures, ground and/or flight test procedures, …)
• Support aircraft level integration activities including redaction of manuals
• Creation / amending the engineering content of deliverables (all development related documentation such as reports, analysis, test procedures, etc.) during development activities and compliance demonstration (Under EASA, FAA,…)
• Ensure that the overall Electrical Propulsion System meets the specified safety and certification compliance requirements.
• Perform Analysis of the Electrical Network of new electric propulsion systems
• Perform bench, ground and flight tests of new electric propulsion systems
• Basic knowledge on Electrical Load Analysis (ELA)

Your Profile:

• University degree (min. bachelor) in a relevant engineering discipline (System engineering, Aerospace engineering, Power Electronics, Energy Systems).
• Demonstrated experience and expertise typically 5+ years with Aicraft Systems, Electrical Networks and/or Power Electronics.
• Good understanding of aviation standards (SAE ARP, DO-160, DO-178, MIL, ISO, …) in the field of activity. Equivalent standards in other industries also considered (e.g. Automotive, Railway, Medical)
• Basic understanding of EASA Part 21, EASA Certification Specifications and certification principles would be an advantage (MDL, TC, SB …)
• Familiarity with electronic communication protocols would be an advantage (ICD’s, RS485, RS232,…).
• Familiarity with safety in aerospace (MTBF, MTTR, SSA; FMEA,…)
• EMI/EMC basic knowledge is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and bring projects to its completion.
• Target-oriented, with analytic problem-solving capabilities
• Well organized including the ability to properly document
• Capacity to prioritize, manage time effectively and multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English (oral and written), French an asset.

Work Permit

Unfortunately only CH or EU passport holders can be accepted as candidates.