Job Description

Hello, Noemi

From sea to sky, from Norway to the world. At Elfly Group, we’re building the future of coastal mobility through the Noemi, the world’s first fully electric seaplane. Our versatile, 9 passenger electric seaplanes can also move up to one tonne of cargo - quietly and with no emissions. City harbor to city harbor? Easy. We’re amphibious too - requiring only short distances for takeoff and landing at traditional airports.

Elfly is a growing startup company with a multinational team of twentyfive employees. The work atmosphere is informal and playful. With us you will experience startup life where your voice will matter and days fly by. At least that’s how we feel about it :-)

We will make sure that you are warmly welcomed and will help you get settled with our technical team at Torp Airport, Sandefjord.

Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer within the Mechanical Aircraft Systems group. This position is perfect for you if you want to contribute to and help deliver a clean sheet amphibious aircraft design.

Main responsibilities:

• Own the design, development and certification of mechanical systems, including: flight control mechanisms, landing gear mechanisms, hardware installation, structural integration etc

• Provide expert consultation to help resolve technical challenges across the organization. In our very small engineering team, each engineer is expected to take ownership and accountability to promote progress and achieve objectives

• Source, meet and select the best partners for development and production of the mechanical system’s components

Your profile:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Aviation industry experience, preferably as part of an EASA Part 21 Design Organisation (minimum 5 years)

• Experience with mechanical systems development

• Accountability to resolve issues and meet agreed milestones with minimal supervision.

• System troubleshooting in the actual aircraft

• Working knowledge of FAA & EASA certification requirements (FAR/CS 23), including airworthiness and operational requirements preferred

• Experience with mechanical design, modelling and analysis in relevant CAD systems, including PLM and configuration tools

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

• Safety-oriented attitude

• Work in a structured and organised manner

• Able to take initiative, ownership and responsibility

• Caring, flexible & awesome :-)

We offer:

• An opportunity to take part in a unique electric seaplane project

• The possibility to bring electric aviation to Norway and the world

• An experienced, innovative and fun team with passion for aviation

• Stock option plan

• Support in obtaining the PPL (A)

• Flexible hours

• Work both in office and workshop environments

• Onboarding program including assistance for foreign residents

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

The place of work is located at Torp Airport, Sandefjord situated by the southeast coastline, known for mild winters and vibrant summer life.

Elfly is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.