About MAEVE Aerospace:

At Maeve Aerospace we are committed to creating a sustainable future for regional air transportation, to secure people connectivity in an environmental, social and governance suitable way. We are developing a new regional commercial aircraft family with the objective to maximise the leverage of low energy, low cost and net-zero CO2 emission operation by relevant aircraft size and easy implementation into existing infrastructure.

We are convinced that passionate people joining the team, exploring their talents in creativity and pragmatism and executing innovation, is the key enabler for the success of our mission. Maeve Aerospace values are based on integrity, diversity, ownership and transparency in leadership and communication across the continuously growing organisation.

Job Description / Mission:

The Senior Airframe Analysis Engineer is in charge of structure analysis (stress & fatigue/DT) of an airframe component / work package such as fuselage section, wing sub-assemblies, flight control surfaces within a multifunctional product development team. The role is responsible for the planning of the analysis activities according to program quality gates and defined deliverables. This includes the synchronisation and coordination with the other engineering functions, supply chain contribution and leadership in the technical objectives as well as the operational progress. The role mission is to apply best practice concerning the way of working in the different development phases. Key objective is to achieve effective design principles and material selection to reach the functional requirements and the cost targets. The Senior Airframe Analysis Engineer has an excellent understanding of the development process and verification of design for certification. The role is part of the design organisation technical delegation to demonstrate compliance of the design according to the certification requirements.

• Planning of the required activities, competences and capabilities according to the defined deliverables
• Leading the allocated resources within an airframe work package to secure deliverables
• Ensure agreed structure analysis methods and tools are available and properly applied to the airframe component sizing
• Support design concepts, trade studies and design assessment reviews with effective and lean calculation methods for early decisions
• Ensure the structure design verification test requests are compliant with the applied methods
• Ensure structural integrity by optimising the weight and performance of airframe components
• Propose optimisations for both weight improvement and design to reduce cost
• Ensure design organisation check procedures are in place and monitor progress according to the programme requirements to ensure deliverables in time and quality
• Support and propose opportunities for digitalisation and automatization of airframe analysis processes.

• Engineering degree (BSc/MSc/Eng) in aeronautics / aerospace / mechanical engineering
• Recognised expertise in the field of airframe design and structure analysis methods and tools (CAE pre- and post-processing)
• Fundamental understanding of the development process and requirements in the large aircraft category (CS-25)
• Wide proficiency in airframe requirements, sizing criteria, materials, methods & tools
• >10 years professional expertise in relevant perimeters of primary structure analysis
• New product development experience in at least one new aircraft programme
• Communication and project leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks
• Assertive, pro-active, innovative and creative

• Competitive salary and 30 paid vacation days (based on a full-time contract)
• High impact on the early success of the company
• Ability to grow in your role
• An inspiring and multicultural environment and regular team events and activities

Maeve is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you feel uncertain about obtaining a fair review on your application due to your background, then Maeve proposes applications in which your name, gender, sex and ethnic origin can be made anonymous.