Intern

Internship Mechatronic Test Benches VoloDrone (m/f/d)
München, 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:

The role is to support our system test team in building up and improving test benches, as the system test team focuses on integrating and qualifying systems (both in-house designed or off the shelf) for flight in our VoloDrone aircraft, as the various tests and their results are a key input both for the design team and for the flight test team.

  • Set up of mesh test bench (assembly, commissioning, config management)
  • Set up of scale model drones (assembly, mechanical design, electrical design)
  • an extension of existing test benches with mechatronics units to automatize tests (design, prototyping, document)
     
Qualifications

Check-in your professional skills:

  • Mechatronic integration experience
  • Electronic small project experience
  • Hands-on attitude
  • Solution-oriented mindset


Preferred skills:

  • 3D printing experience
  • Scripting experience (Python or Matlab)
  • Proven robotics/mechatronics project completion
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.

 

Internship Mechatronic Test Benches VoloDrone (m/f/d)