Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis and other eVTOLs off the ground in a way that complements existing 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 carried out the first-ever piloted flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 1,500 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com). 

Within a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary core team, you contribute to the development and prototyping of Volocopter’s next generation aircraft. Reporting to our R&D Mechanical Design Engineer, you are a key member of the development team located in Munich. You will be working on several prototypes 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.

Your mission during this flight:

• Conceptual design of components and sub-systems
• Assist in the on aircraft and off aircraft (e.g. test benches) testing as well as during flight tests
• Mechanical design of test benches incl. electronics integration
• Prototyping of components
• Assembly of subassemblies and test benches
• Coordination and exchange of data and information with internal stakeholders and external partners

Check in your professional skills:

• You are a Bachelor or Master student in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or a comparable subject
• You are available at Koppstraße, Munich from April 2024 for at least 6 months
• Experience in designing and manufacturing parts (CAD and 3D printing) (Siemens NX preferred)
• Experience in drone electronics/equipment
• Able to work independently with self-initiative
• Hands-on attitude, Drone piloting experience (preferred)
• Experience Python / MATLAB / LabVIEW (preferred)
• Fluent in English