As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.
The company\\xe2\\x80\\x99s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.
Having integrated and flown 4 electric airplanes, the Swiss start-up has been selected by Pratt & Whitney Canada to provide the battery pack for its regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. This recent announcement is a further illustration of H55\\xe2\\x80\\x99s position as a major enabler in the electric commuter market.
About the role
As a Mechanical Thermal Design Engineer at H55, your primary mission is to craft cutting-edge products integral to our electric propulsion system.
Your responsibilities will include:
Designing lightweight, manufacturing-optimized, and cost-efficient products.
Ensuring designs adhere to regulatory agency rules of EASA and FAA, with a strong focus on industry safety and performance standards.
Backing your designs with robust engineering practices and calculations.
Developing thermal models for our products to assess and optimize their performance.
Defining tests to guarantee the correlation and advancement of CFD models and technology de-risking & validation.
Monitoring and managing problem reports and change requests.
Providing essential support to product production by analyzing deviation requests among other.
Your Profile:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
A university degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and validating mechanical components and assemblies.
Experience in mechanical design of electronic units is a significant advantage.
Proficiency in CAD programs (for example Autodesk Inventor or similar) and simulation tool (such as Ansys or other).
Familiarity with EASA Certification Specification and industry standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-311) would be an advantage but not mandatory.
Proven experience in FEM is appreciated.
Hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
A motivated self-starter with a keen eye for organization and precision.
A strong commitment to quality.
Fluent in both written and spoken English; proficiency in French is a valuable asset.
What we offer
An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.
We hope this role sounds exciting and could be your next step, if so follow the steps to apply, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs.