Senior Propeller & Propeller Control System Engineer

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 Senior Propeller & Propeller Control System Engineer 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

The Senior Propeller & Propeller Control System Engineer will integrate the propeller into our electric motor system for a hybrid-electric regional airplane. This will be a broad role covering design, analysis, integration and testing of the propeller and propeller control.

You will work in the Propulsion Systems department, part of the engineering organization, and take broad responsibility for development, integration, qualification and certification of the propeller and pitch control unit.

You will oversee the propeller and pitch control system architecture including physical installation, performance tradeoffs, safety and certification requirements compliance. You will be responsible to select, integrate and test all propeller and propeller pitch control system requirements targeting the compliance with safety, performance and program requirements.

You will report to the Head of Electric Propulsion System and belong to a growing team that currently consists of 6 people. Your place of work will be at our main office located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Qualifications & Experience

- BS or MS in engineering
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in aircraft propeller and pitch control systems
- Extensive experience with aircraft propulsion system design and integration, including mechanical, electrical, loads and noise aspects
- Experience with turboprops engines integration
- Aerospace background and proven experience with aircraft certification requirements (EASA/FAA Part 23 and 25) are required
- Practical experience in a lab or test rig environment
- Experience as digital mock-up user in CAD systems
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761)
- Knowledge of aircraft propulsion system integration

The ideal candidate would have

- Working knowledge in manage and release system requirements and specifications
- Experience in managing suppliers and interfaces among stakeholders
- Experience interacting with certification authorities
- Experience in management of complex electrical and/or mechanical interfaces of aircraft systems
- Working knowledge in safety process analysis such as FHA, FTA and FMEA
- Knowledge in system modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink are desirable
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and provide timely, accurate reports and presentations to senior management and functional teams
- Well-organized and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in international teams
- Willing to defend and challenge new technical ideas
- Able to adapt to new challenges and go beyond the original field of expertise
- 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.