Full-time

Flight Control Systems Engineer - Integration (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

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 (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

As a Flight Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible to develop Type Design data within the nominated subject area to the level of detail agreed with the Manager Engineering, design analysis, simulation, testing, etc. You will also work on the development of required compliance demonstration data following the applicable certification basis, environmental requirements, and operational suitability requirements within the nominated subject area.

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Masters  in engineering in the mechanical, electrical, or aeronautical fields. 
  • 5+ years of professional experience in complex systems development. 
  • Highly knowledgeable about requirements engineering with requirement management tools like windchill RV&S, DOORS, etc.  
  • Knowledge of aviation regulations and standards (CS/CFR 25 or 23, SC-VTOL, ARP-4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160).
  • Experience with complex system troubleshooting.

 

Preferred skills 

  • Experience in development of FBW flight control systems. 
  • Thorough analytical skills, a structured approach to problem solving, and an eye for details. 
  • Desire to take challenges and to learn new skills. 
  • Excellent team player and high sense of accountability. 

 

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.

Flight Control Systems Engineer - Integration (m/f/d)