Senior Principal Design Engineer - City of Bristol, United Kingdom - KDC Resource

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    KDC Resource City of Bristol, United Kingdom

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    Job Description

    Principal/Senior Design Engineer – Rotor Hub & Controls

    KDC are now recruiting for a dynamic, rapidly growing company in the Advanced Air mobility sector. 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

    Our client is an exciting early-stage company developing an innovative eVTOL air taxi solution. Their product is a zero emissions, fully electric rotorcraft with the capability to carry up to 30 passengers. This company is looking to build on the already established AAM industry by offering a low noise, affordable method of transport for urban environments.

    The role

    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.

    Your responsibilities will include:


    • Lead conceptual and preliminary design of overall rotor hub assembly including modelling of assembly in 3DX/CATIA V6


    • Lead trade studies to assess cyclic pitch controls, flapping hinges and elastomeric bearings


    • 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

    Required Skills


    • Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other relevant field


    • Experience in designing propeller or rotor hubs, or other dynamic systems


    • Experience in working on helicopter/tilt-rotor systems


    • Proficient in CAD (preferably CATIA) including sketching, surfacing, 2D drawing and 3D modelling with appropriate GD&T


    • An innovative mindset and approach to problem solving focused on generating new ideas Desirable

    Preferred Skills:


    • 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.