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von: Axalp Technologies AG
Axalp Technologies is a small, dynamic company shaping the future of aviation and related fields through our specialized engineering development and prototyping for selected customers. Join our highly talented and motivated team, and work on challenging tasks developing cutting-edge systems, ranging from new-design eVTOL aircraft to solar-powered aircraft and other “advanced air mobility” (AAM) vehicles.
The person filling this position will work very closely with our systems engineering and
mechanical engineering teams, as well as our customers, to plan, develop, integrate, and test electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems into prototype aircraft.
Your Contributions:
- Lead requirements and architecture definition for propulsion systems for unconventional electric and hybrid-electric drones and aircraft.
- Work with Systems Engineering team to incorporate electric and hybrid propulsion into requirements and Systems Engineering tools.
- Define downstream testing requirements for verification and validation of propulsion systems.
- Document requirements and architecture designs for design reviews.
- Lead electric and hybrid propulsion system design through CoDR, PDR, and CDR.
- Contribute to hands-on work to integrate propulsion subsystems into prototype aircraft or ground test stands.
- Support execution of test activities (test bench and on-aircraft testing)
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 4+ years of professional experience.
- B ackground in electro-mechanical machinery, power electronics, power distribution, and controls
- E xperience with e lectric p ropulsion system design, analysis, simulation, integration , and testing , including advanced components ( motors, generators, power control electronics, conductors, and energy storage devices. )
- E xperience with the analysis of e lectric propulsion system failure mode s as well as architectural trade studies.
- E xcellent E nglish language skills, verbal and written
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with advanced electric propulsion system components:
- Motors and m otor controls (50kW and up)
- High voltage (50V ~ 1500V DC, or 25 V ~1000V AC RMS) protective devices
- Power electronics
- High voltage distribution harnesses and interconnects
- High and low speed rotating machinery
- Experience with various combustion engine types, including integration as part of a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
- Familiarity with modern vehicle databus technology, e.g. CAN
- Particular experience with managing thermal issues in electric and hybrid propulsion systems
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and tools
- Knowledge of aerospace certification requirements
What we offer:
- Become an integral part of a highly skilled and motivated team
- Varied and exciting projects, including electric aircraft, VTOL systems, and uncrewed aircraft
Must be Swiss citizen, or citizen of an EU/EFTA country, or otherwise be eligible to work in Switzerland.
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Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Engineer in Olten Arbeitgeber: Axalp Technologies AG
Axalp Technologies ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, Teil eines dynamischen und talentierten Teams zu werden, das an innovativen Projekten im Bereich der Luftfahrt arbeitet. Mit einem Fokus auf spannende Herausforderungen in der Entwicklung von fortschrittlichen Luftfahrtsystemen und einer unterstützenden Arbeitskultur fördert das Unternehmen das persönliche Wachstum und die berufliche Weiterentwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter. Zudem profitieren Sie von der Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Teams und der Chance, an zukunftsweisenden Technologien wie eVTOL- und solarbetriebenen Flugzeugen mitzuwirken.
