Mechanical Engineer

Dovetail Electric Aviation Pty Ltd (Dovetail) is a company formed by Sydney Aviation Holdings (owner of Sydney Seaplanes) and Dante Aeronautical. Our vision is to lead the regional and general aviation industry into an exciting new, sustainable era by enabling aviation operators to fly commercially viable regional routes in nil-emission, electric-powered aircraft. 

The revolution is going to start with small aircraft first, and new entrants will lead the charge. What may look like a niche market now will be the dominant trend for Regional Aviation by the end of the decade, and larger aircraft will follow after that. 

Dovetail is undertaking the conversion of the first Cessna Caravan into electric in Australia, and potentially the world.

WHAT WE OFFER 

Dovetail has been conceived as a dynamic company with sustainability and integrity as core values. We will combine agility with innovation, and we want to put Australia on the global map of electric aviation. This is an extremely exciting opportunity as the sector of electric aviation is poised for massive growth, and we think Dovetail is uniquely positioned to be one of the global leaders, thanks to our partnerships with airlines (starting with Sydney Seaplanes as co-owners but also including European operators) or critical suppliers with which we have secured exclusivity. 

For that reason, and in order to complement our powerful relationships, we are trying to attract top talent committed to making aviation clean and fighting against climate change. Apart from a very exciting project in a dynamic environment with other like-minded people sharing common values, we are offering a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements when feasible and participation on company shares program for initial key employees joining our core team. 

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Manage and organize large assemblies with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Create detailed designs incorporating Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Develop high-quality engineering drawings for parts and assemblies, including tolerance definitions and tolerance stack-ups.
• Implement best practices for CAD data management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Design heavy-duty test rigs for propulsion systems or related applications, ensuring robustness and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and refine designs based on test results and feedback from manufacturing and operations teams

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in mechanical design.
• Expertise in 3D CAD software, with experience managing large assemblies.
• Strong skills in creating detailed designs with DFM and producing high-quality engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in defining tolerances and conducting tolerance stack-ups.
• Knowledge of best practices for CAD data management and experience with PLM systems.
• Experience designing heavy-duty test rigs for propulsion systems or similar applications is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to mechanical design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with the aerospace industry or electric propulsion systems is a plus.