Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (
Job Description
Your mission during this flight:
* Prepare design and technical drawings for metallic, plastic, and composite structures by considering requirements
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address interfaces and resolve engineering challenges.
* Produce prototyping and design documentation.
* Coordinate compliance verification with CVE.
* Leading Design modifications, change requests, engineering orders, and non-conformity reports.
* Assisting with the development of structural test plan/procedure and test execution of airframe structural components and dynamic systems such as rotor and motor.
* Support in documenting all design decisions and descriptions.
* Evaluate & challenge design concepts to deliver optimal structures to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability, inspectability etc.
* Provide inputs for validation and verification processes.
* Interfacing with suppliers to ensure the proper requirements definition, design, analysis and compliance demonstration.
* Generating documentations/reports in accordance with the EASA DOA Requirements for Airframe Structures, Rotor blades and Motors mechanical systems.
Qualifications
Check in your professional skills:
* University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a Design Engineer role in the aerospace professional environment including composite material experience
* Knowledge on composite material, manufacturing processes.
* knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards like CS-23, CS-27, CS 29 and SC-VTOL
* Good knowledge of a CAD system (preferably Siemens NX) and PLM system (preferably Team Center
* Problem Solving skills, Teamwork, communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to perform basic strength calculations
* Fluent in English language
Additional Information
Our Volocopter flight includes:
* Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners
* Chance to shape the future of aviation
* Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!
* Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
* An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit
* Attractive compensation package
Diversity at Volocopter:
Our differences are what make us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.