Mechanical System Engineer

vor 3 Wochen

Bruchsal, Deutschland Volocopter GmbH Vollzeit

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 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 (). 

Job Description

Your crew during this flight:

As a systems engineer for mechanical systems, you will be part of a dynamic and driven team responsible for defining requirements, devising verification strategies, and conducting corresponding test campaigns. Your role will also involve ensuring that all equipment sourced from suppliers align with the specific needs and requirements of Volocopter.

Your mission during this flight:

The role of a system engineer involves overseeing the development, verification, and testing of the mechanical elements of the aircraft, both internally and externally developed, to ensure it meets all product and certification requirements. You work closely with your team to optimize the system definition, requirements and verification, taking into account key factors such as usability, maintenance, costs, and timeline.

You will be responsible for defining testing requirements for both development and verification phases. Ultimately, your efforts will play a vital role in ensuring that the mechanical elements meet the expectations of various stakeholders and perform to the highest standards.

You will work autonomously and provide guidance to the rest of the system engineering team as well as other interfaces that depend on the systems engineering process. You will define development and verification strategies, and will have a high influence on the development of mechanical systems.

Your responsibilities:

Generation and optimization of system engineering processes required to develop structures and mechanical components. Definition, specification, and development assurance for mechanical elements. Verification strategy definition - develop a plan for meeting the requirements, including certification plans and exchanges with the certification Authority ( EASA) Structural testing definition and supervision - oversee the testing process to ensure compliance and address any deviations or non-compliances. Supplier systems life-cycle management.

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (MSc, Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a systems engineer in mechanical systems in aerospace industry. Proven experience in aircraft development on lightweight composite structures and rotors. Experience with supplier selection, evaluation and management. Experience with mechanical systems and/or structures certification. Experience in certification according to aerospace standards. A structured way of working and a high sense of accountability. Experience with prototyping and testing. Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred skills:

Hand-on, creative, pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working in cross functional teams. Open-minded and willing to think outside the box.

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.

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