Section Lead - Electric Propulsion System

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers driven by electric motors with battery derived energy. The ES-30 is expected to enter into service in 2028.

We are now looking for a Section Lead - Electric Propulsion System to join our Electric Propulsion System team in Gothenburg. Do you have experience from propulsion and want to contribute to a more sustainable future?

Your mission

In this role you will have responsibility for the Electric Propulsion System including Propeller, Pitch Control, Electric Motor and Motor Controllers/Inverters and Throttle. As Section Lead you will provide technical leadership of the section team and report to the Head of Electric Propulsion Systems.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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Manage the whole electrical propulsion team for the ES-30 development and certification

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Suppliers’ management including SOWs generation, evaluating proposals, performing source selections, schedule and technical performance of suppliers

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Coordination of suppliers TRM (Technical Review Meeting) and PRM (Program Review Meeting) as well as major programs milestones such as CDR, First Flight SOF and TC gates

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Overall responsibility for the definition, specification, development and integration of the aircraft electrical propulsion systems


You will also represent the section at program/technical reviews as well as customer/supplier meetings, ensuring the engineering definition meets all stakeholder requirements. You will also ensure adherence to all engineering processes/standards, and participate in design reviews to meet certification, cost, and schedule goals.
Qualifications & Experience

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Bachelor of Science in engineering

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Minimum 10 years’ experience in aircraft propulsion systems and/or Fuel/APU systems

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Experience with electric motor and motor controllers

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Experience with aircraft propulsion system design and integration, including propellers system

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Aerospace background and proven experience with aircraft certification requirements (EASA/FAA Part 23 and 25) is desirable but not a must

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Practical experience in a lab or test rig environment

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Working knowledge of systems engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761) is desirable

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Working knowledge of airborne hardware and software development assurance processes (RTCA DO-178 & 254) is desirable


The ideal candidate would have

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Working knowledge in manage and release system requirements and specifications

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Experience in managing suppliers and interfaces among stakeholders

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Experience interacting with certification authorities

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Experience in management of complex electrical and/or mechanical interfaces of aircraft systems

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Working knowledge in safety process analysis such as FHA, FTA and FMEA

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Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide timely, accurate reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams

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Well-organized and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in international teams

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Willing to defend and challenge new technical ideas

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Able to adapt to new challenges and go beyond the original field of expertise

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A passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry



At Heart Aerospace we work at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. Heart’s mission is to create the world’s greenest, most affordable, and most accessible form of transport.

Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together!

We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our fast-moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team! Visit our career site and check out what it is like working at Heart.

Heart Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.