Deputy Chief Engineer 328eco Propulsion (all genders)

Airport Oberpfaffenhofen Permanent Full-time 2025-0183

This is what drives you

You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

This is what you can do

  • Leading and instructing complex tasks internally and externally
  • Integrator of complete propulsion including integrated planning and functional lead of propulsion  activities into overall aircraft; involve required competences and capabilities according to defined deliverables
  • Ensure integrity and compliance with 328eco development logic
  • Establish the required check procedures and progress monitoring aligned with the program process to ensure deliverables at time and quality
  • Conceptual design and Integration of  all powerplant systems and components at aircraft level  
  • Lead technical assessments of aircraft conceptual scenarios / trade studies in terms of powerplant/aircraft level (DtC, Weight Reduction Campaigns,…) and respective design decision documents.
  • Define together with specific propulsion  teams the certification concept, the relevant Means of Compliance  and oversee the deliveries/results of the respective certification documents in line with relevant regulations (e.g. CS/JAR/FAR Part 23/25/27/29).

You’ll bring this with you

  • Recognized Powerplant Architect / expert in field of propeller and engines design, analysis, material & processes, requirements management and suppliers’ interfaces
  • Educated Engineering degree (MA Eng/Sc, Dr./PhD.) in aeronautics / aviation or mechanical engineering
  • 20+ years professional expertise in propulsion and prolusion aircraft integration throughout the development phases and lifecycle of several Part 25 aircraft
  • Wide proficiency of powerplant certification requirements, design criteria, materials, methods and tools
  • New aircraft development experience (CS25); available signature delegations and/or CVE of advantage
  • Lead and instruct complex tasks internal/external
  • Very good presenting, communication and leadership skills

This is who we are

We are an aircraft manufacturer with a strong heritage looking to continue our story. Headquartered to the west of Munich, we are recognized by international aviation authorities as a development, manufacturing and maintenance company, That is why today we are focusing our full energy on developing and manufacturing a new generation of technically advanced aircraft in Germany. Share with us the vision and ambition to drive the transformation of flying and to make our contribution to safe and energy-efficient air transport.

We are looking forward to your application!

Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
Human Resources
Airport Oberpfaffenhofen
82234 Weßling - Germany
www.deutscheaircraft.com/careers