A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience.  

As part of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than  950 people who are  as passionate about changing the world as you are.  

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life. 

Your role and your team:

You will report directly to the Engineering Lead responsible for the Fuselage structure design within the Structures and Interior Design Organization. The Structures and Interior Design organization is the engineering team within the Lilium engineering organization responsible for the development of the Aircraft structure, such as the Fuselage or the Wing system as well as the Interior of the Lilium Jet. The team is supporting the development across the entire life cycle - from concept through to detailed design, testing and into serial production.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Fuselage System, you responsible for the design of the fuselage structure along with several additional systems of our Lilium Jet from prototype into serial production.

Depending on your seniority and leadership qualities, a potential temporary or permanent leadership role for one of the major aircraft structural systems, such as the fuselage system, reporting directly to the Head of Structures and Interior Design would be desirable for career progression.  

From metallic or composite parts design to mechanical systems development you'll play a key role in bringing our innovative aircraft to life.

Your Day to Day:

• Support the development of fuselage structural parts and system integration throughout their lifecycle
• Design and optimize components and assemblies in responsibility of the Structures department with attention towards high volume production, using Siemens NX
• Manage the design data of your system in Teamcenter (PBS, BOM, etc.)
• Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test processes and procedures
• Support the system development from concept to production, resolving any design, manufacturing, and assembly issues along the way
• Define and manage requirements
• Supplier management and coordination
• Create certification related documentation
• Check and approval of technical 2D drawings for manufacturing release
• Constantly learn new things – and share them with your team members
• Work on any ad hoc related projects or tasks
• Define, coordinate and manage interfaces with other systems

Your Profile:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering (aerospace specialization preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry is required
• Experience with supplier management is required
• Detailed in depth knowledge of composite and metallic structures and their design principles is required
• Good knowledge of a CAD system is required (Siemens NX is preferred)
• Good knowledge of ISO GPS (alternatively ASME GD&T) and overall good drafting skills are required
• Basic knowledge with PDM/PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent) is required
• Basic knowledge of analytical and/or numerical sizing is required
• Experience developing and working to system requirements is beneficial
• Good knowledge of thermal and electrical engineering principles is beneficial
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomously is required
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills is required
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment is required
• Fluent English language skills are essential, fluent German or any other language is beneficial

Want to know more? Then view our 'Why join Lilium' page!

Life at Lilium:

The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days. In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

 Lilium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.