Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

About Heart Aerospace
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. The ES-19 is a fully electric aircraft, and our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located on Säve Flygplats in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided.

At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek experienced and skilled engineers to join a small, 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.

Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Overview
The ES-19 aircraft is a new, all-electric aircraft for regional air transportation. We are seeking a senior level engineer to help us design and develop the aircraft mechanical and utility systems. It is anticipated that the mechanical systems will be electrically controlled and actuated, eliminating the need for hydraulic systems This will be a broad role covering design, analysis and testing.


- BS or MS in engineering (Electrical/Electronics)
- Minimum 5 years experience with at least one aircraft mechanical system, such as Environmental Control (ECS), Cabin Pressurization (CPCS), Ice and Rain Protection (IRPS), Oxygen System, Landing Gear Systems, Door systems
- Experience with mechanical system design (ATA 21, 26, 30, 32 & 35)
- Experience with aircraft electrical power system certification (EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25)
- Working knowledge of Airborne hardware and software development assurance processes (RTCA DO-178 & 254)
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Practical experience in a test rig or iron-bird environment: Assembly, fabrication/modification, instrumentation, wiring; Instrumentation and data acquisition; LabView programming; Mechanical System integration testing at system and aircraft level

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A high level of proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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Excellent communication skills

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Eagerness to work within a team environment

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A passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission


The ideal candidate would have

- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761)
- PLM software experience, e.g. Teamcenter


Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes. Heart's mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.