Senior Principal Design Engineer Electronics

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom KDC Resource Full time

Principal/Senior Design Engineer – Rotor Hub & Controls
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rotor Designer with a strong background in 3D CAD design to join them as their Principle design engineer. The ideal candidate would have excellent experience with 3D modelling, sketching, surfacing and a good understanding of Aerospace regulation.

Our client is an exciting early-stage company developing an innovative eVTOL air taxi solution. This company is looking to build on the already established AAM industry by offering a low noise, affordable method of transport for urban environments.

As an experienced rotor designer, You will be responsible for the design and integration of the overall rotor hub. You will lead the design of the rotor hub assembly including pitch control mechanisms, linkages, bearings, hinges, actuation and supporting components.

Lead conceptual and preliminary design of overall rotor hub assembly including modelling of assembly in 3DX/CATIA V6
• Lead the design and selection of control mechanisms, hinges, bearings, actuation and instrumentation for hub assembly
• Lead the integration of the rotor hub with the electric drivetrain
• Support definition of rotor blade root design, blade grips and hub retention assemblies
• Support definition of overall vehicle architecture including aircraft control schemes

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other relevant field
• Experience in designing propeller or rotor hubs, or other dynamic systems
• Proficient in CAD (preferably CATIA) including sketching, surfacing, 2D drawing and 3D modelling with appropriate GD&T
• Experience in working on electric aircraft (preferably eVTOLs)
• Knowledge of gearbox design and integration
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics, stress and fatigue analysis

If you want to be part of the exciting journey our client is taking in pioneering the air taxi industry and feel you have the right qualities to aid them in this ambitious undertaking, please do not hesitate to apply.



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