Maximilian Schimmel

MSc Student All-electric Propulsion Systems at Uppsala University

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Master Thesis Student @The Rainforest at Saab
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Master’s thesis conducted at The Rainforest, Saab’s internal startup and innovation hub. The Rainforest explores new ways of developing and testing future Saab capabilities through rapid experimentation and mission-driven work. My thesis project focuses on developing electric system design tools that support a faster transition to electric propulsion systems.

  • KTH innovation Batch 21 at KTH Innovation
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Co-Founder at SteerClear
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Cryo-Imaging Engineer at German Aerospace Center (DLR)
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

    Working on the development of CFRP hydrogen storage tanks for use in aviation and other lightweight applications.

  • Propulsion System Analyst at Maeve Aerospace
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr

    Designing and building a powertrain test bed