Stefan B.

Dr.-Ing. | Systems Engineer @ Helsing | AI to Serve Our Democracies

Steinheim an der Murr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experienced Systems Engineer specializing in the design, simulation, and optimization of complex systems, with a proven ability to deliver robust solutions in mission-critical environments. Adept at bridging disciplines to enhance performance, reliability, and innovation in cutting-edge technologies.

Experience

  • Systems Engineer at Helsing
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Rolls-Royce (Full-time · 6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Systems Engineer
      May 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Lead author of a technical RFQ, securing a contract for Embraer EVE's demonstrator - Led cross-company team of five system engineers to define EPU product specifications - Authored key system documents, including System Design Description and Interface Control Document - Conducted advanced case studies on propulsion system design for customer collaboration

    • System Simulation Engineer
      Oct 2018 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      - Developed a holistic framework for the design and optimization of hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems in Python - Created and refined physics-based models of electric propulsion components, incl. electric motors, power electronics, thermal management and energy storage systems - Applied advanced multi-objective optimization and automated workflows with commercial FE software and Python, enabling large-scale design studies with up to 100 variables - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate and verify models and streamline the design evaluation process across disciplines

  • Master's Degree Candidate (eAircraft) at Siemens
    Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 · 7 mos

    - Conceptually designed a synchronous reluctance machine for a tip drive of an aircraft fan engine - Analyzed elctromagnetic and structural behaviour

  • Head of Drag Reduction System at WARR Hyperloop
    Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Led the design, manufacturing, and testing of a Hyperloop propulsion system prototype, adapting a Larzac 04 two-stage fan for electric propulsion - Managed manufacturing of complex components and supervised subsystem integration for the Hyperloop prototype

  • Student Research Assistant at Gear Research Centre (FZG)
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2015 · 6 mos

    - Supervised synchronization test rig for automobile gear boxes - Designed equipment for easier and fail-safe measurement of wear of synchronizations