Full-time

Drone Engineer (m/f/d)
Munich, Germany

We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We are bringing urban air mobility to life by introducing our air taxis and drones as an electric addition to current transportation options in megacities worldwide. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011, we performed the first-ever crewed flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopters (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

Volodrone is seeking an experienced Drone Engineer with sound judgment and strict flight discipline to operate within a small, highly mobile team, delivering customer demonstration flights.

Main tasks:

  • Deployment and troubleshooting of ground control stations and data-link radios
  • Ensuring ground segment is operational
  • Management of windows and Linux-based computer networks
  • Ensuring connectivity for remote operations 50% of time will include travel to and operations at locations within the EU and beyond
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Good level of English
  • Passport essential
  • Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Aviation or UAS or Engineering or Science

Preferred skills:

  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to work in small teams and solid decision making
  • Experience siting and operating portable radios, including antenna masts
  • Experience managing and trouble-shooting windows and Linux-based computer networks
  • Experience within the commercial aviation industry
  • Aviation safety experience
Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:

  • Fast-growing high-tech company with a supreme network of investors and partners 
  • Ability to contribute directly to the future of aviation
  • The chance to build up new things/projects from scratch 
  • Personal accountability, growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
  • An inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, flexible work time, short lines of communication, flat structures, positive leadership, great team spirit
  • Attractive salary package

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employees. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.

Drone Engineer (m/f/d)