Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer (all genders)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential aerospace engineering organization based in Munich that is developing next-generation aircraft systems. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their technical team and lead the design and development of critical mechanical systems including environmental control, landing gear, ice protection, and cabin interiors.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the complete system development lifecycle—from requirements definition and functional analysis through detailed design, testing, and certification. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as a key technical interface with suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and derive system-level requirements for mechanical aircraft systems based on operational concepts, aircraft-level requirements, and applicable regulations
• Perform system-level functional analysis, including functional decomposition and identification of system interfaces
• Contribute to the definition and development of mechanical systems to achieve required maturity levels at each design phase
• Define and manage functional and physical interfaces between mechanical systems and other aircraft disciplines
• Collaborate with partners and suppliers as the technical interface for mechanical systems
• Support Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA) and system safety activities in accordance with ARP4754A, ARP4761A, and applicable certification requirements
• Support system integration, verification, testing, and certification activities

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of aerospace experience with focus on aircraft mechanical systems
• Experience with systems engineering, including requirements definition, functional analysis, and system integration
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical aircraft systems, preferably cabin Environmental Control System and/or landing gear
• Experience across the aircraft development lifecycle, including EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25 certification
• Experience working in an EASA Part 21J organization or international equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about aviation and emerging aerospace technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and strong understanding of aircraft systems
• Experience working in an aerospace startup or new aircraft development program
• Previous CVE or equivalent technical authority responsibility for one or more mechanical systems on a CS-23 aircraft program
• Additional European language skills

The client particularly welcomes applications from women and under-represented groups in aerospace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply—talent and potential extend beyond any checklist.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai, where our recruiting team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening. For qualified candidates, we will facilitate introductions and coordinate the interview process with our client. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should go through our team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

This is an in-office position based at the client's Munich headquarters, with flexibility for occasional remote work. The role includes benefits such as subsidized gym membership, lunch contribution, stock options, charging station or public transport support, bicycle leasing program, and pension scheme.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be discussed with qualified candidates based on experience and qualifications. The client's target compensation range for this role is €80,000–€100,000 annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating an inclusive recruiting process. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.