Trainee – Powerplant and Fuel System
Publication date:
14 March 2025Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join Kopter as a Trainee in Powerplant and Fuel Systems, where innovation thrives. Be part of a team developing the AW09 helicopter, ensuring cutting-edge technology and safety.
Tasks
- Assist in developing and certifying helicopter powerplant and fuel systems.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation for compliance demonstration.
- Liaise with engineering teams for system integration and compliance.
Skills
- Bachelor or Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
- Proactive teamwork skills and solution-oriented mindset essential.
- CAD knowledge and strong English communication skills needed.
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Trainee – Powerplant and Fuel System
As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).
Your responsibilities
►Assist the development and certification of helicopter powerplant and fuel systems incl. as well the following subsystems Engine, Engine Control, Exhaust, Intake, Drainage, Oil System etc.
►Prepare, maintain and review requirements documents, product definition documents, compliance demonstration documents and other technical documentation
►Assist the definition and demonstration of compliance to system and certification requirements
►Liaise with other engineering teams (Stress & Fatigue, Airworthiness, ILS, Structure, Electrical Systems, Safety, etc.) regarding system interfaces and system integration into the helicopter
►Assist in coordinating efforts of design engineers assigned to the system, ensuring that the design of parts and assemblies meets the applicable technical, functional, and regulatory requirements
►Prepare, witness and report system ground, flight and rig tests with experimental operations
►Prepare detailed flight, ground and rig test data analysis to support the development of certification compliance substantiation and evidences considering all means of compliance
Your qualification & experience
►Recently obtained Bachelor or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
►CAD knowledge
►Proactive with good teamwork skills
►Solution-oriented
►English minimum B2, verbal and written
Our offer
We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.
– Salary: 4’500 gross/month
– Contract duration: 12 months
Your next step
If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:
– Cover letter
– CV
– Diplomas
– Employment references (if available)
Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.
Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon
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