Chief Engineer Flight Physics

Job Description :

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.

Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

The aim of this position is to manage all Engineering Flight Physics activities related to the domains of Aerodynamic, Loads, Dynamics, Performance, Flight Mechanics, Noise and Weight & Balance of Helicopters.

Responsibilities :

Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the multi-disciplinary team to support the development of Rotors, Transmission, Airframe Structures, Airframe systems and Avionics

Develop and perform overall technical planning and provide airworthiness verification support

Work closely with engineering leadership (Head of Departments) and other subjects matter experts for the review and approval of engineering design solutions

Coordinate :

Flight physics in-house models / tools development in addition with standard tools (Camrad,FlightLab,Nastran,..) for simulating physical phenomena specific to Aircraft

Model validation process in line with CS27 requirements

Aircraft level flight physics specifications / technical data activity

Compliance demonstration (Type Certification) documents►Facilitate the continuous improvement of a rapid-turn design-to specification process

Your qualifications, experience

University degree in Aerospace Engineering

Proficient knowledge in :

Rotorcraft Flight physics domains, minimum 10 years

CS 27 / 29

Aircraft and component Flight and Ground tests

Aircraft qualification and certification, preferably in civil domain

Aircraft in-service experience►Experience in analyzing and coordinating simulation, test data-model validation activity

Minimum 3 years of Leadership experience

English, minimum C1 (verbal & written)

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

Your next step

If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments :

Cover letter

Diplomas

Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit / EU Nationals / Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

Seniority : Senior