Intern

Internship / Working Student in Mechanical Engineering - VoloConnect (m/f/d)
Munich, Germany

We at Volocopter are the pioneers of electric air taxis, i.e. aircraft that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring urban air mobility to life, by getting air taxis and drones off the gorund in a way that complements current transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electric multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale VoloCity aircrafts (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your crew during this flight:

Within a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary core team, you are in charge of managing the development and prototyping of Volocopter’s next-generation aircraft. Reporting to our Aircraft Architect, you are a key member of the development team located in Munich.

Your mission during this flight:

In the Volo Next Generation Team, you will work under the direct supervision of the Aircraft Architect working on the recent advancement in the VTOL configurations. You will be working on several scaled models in terms of integrating new equipment, adapting the aircraft, and preparing for testing purposes. Furthermore, you will prepare equipment testing for test benches and perform tests if needed.

  • You design and rapid manufacturing prototype aircraft parts and integrate them
  • You integrate electrical and electronic components onto the drones
  • You assist during the on aircraft and off aircraft (e.g. test benches) testing as well as during flight tests
  • You take part in predesign activities in CAD, concept designs and lofting for CFD
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Master or Bachelor's student in the field of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in designing and manufacturing parts (CAD and 3D printing) (Siemens NX preferred)
  • Experience in drone electronics/equipment
  • Experience Python / MATLAB / LabVIEW (is an asset)
  • Able to work independently and self-driven Hand-on attitude
  • Drone piloting experience (is a strong asset)

Preferred skills: 

  • German language skills are a plus
Additional Information

Some of our Volocopter flight perks:

  • A fast-growing high-tech company with a broad network of top investors and partners 
  • The chance to help shape the future of aviation
  • The chance to create new things from scratch & manage your own projects
  • Personal accountability, and growth & learning opportunities, based on your skills
  • An inspiring workplace with modern workstations, flexible hours, efficient  communication, flat hierarchies & fantastic team spirit
  • An attractive salary package

Our differences are what makes us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust, and we give each and every one of our employees the chance to voice their opinions. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on the team level. We are fully committed to driving this innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and job titles.

Internship / Working Student in Mechanical Engineering - VoloConnect (m/f/d)