Company Description

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:

• You will plan, execute, and interpret multi-physics load analysis of the A/C
• You will develop loads plans, load cases, and tests required to demonstrate compliance with certification requirements
• You will analyze and interpret data to identify critical load conditions over the flight envelope
• You will implement an aircraft loads database for technical teams
• You will support simulation model development and validation for loads calculation
• You will validate models and tools based on test results (bench, ground, and flight tests)
• You will develop standardized analysis and reporting tools
• You will prepare compliance demonstration documents for the certification process of the aircraft

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (MSc, Ph.D.)
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a loads engineer performing static and dynamic loads analysis for rotorcraft
• Solid experience with aircraft aerodynamics and flight mechanics
• Confident knowledge of Nastran and Python
• Working experience with Flightlab or other aircraft load prediction tools is desirable
• Previous involvement in type certification processes
• Structured way of working and a 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.