We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring Urban Air Mobility to life, by establishing air taxis in addition to current transportation options in megacities globally. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).

Your Role

You are an experienced structural design engineer with aerospace background and have demonstrated experience in the design, structural assessment, and simulation of composite materials. Additionally, you have applied FEM simulation and gained expertise in testing and documenting components and full-scale structural tests. Within a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary team you develop and refine the state-of-the-art composite structure of the Volocopter that is key to its best-in-class performance.

Your Tasks

• Accountable for composite design, airframe structural configuration layouts, and detail design including structural layouts, preliminary sizing, joint layouts, and part design, utilizing metallic and composite materials
• Accountable for changes to CAD models, drawings, and other documents of the product
• Participate in trade studies, create, and maintain interfaces, and coordinating with other engineering departments
• Verify structural integrity by performing assessments using research methods, finite element models/simulations, and other research tools throughout the product life-cycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics, and performance
• Define and document structural load cases, certification test plans, and test results to substantiate for regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (MSc, Ph.D.)
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a structural design engineer designing and performing structural assessment and FEA of composite and metal structure
• Experience in the design and implementation of composite structures as solutions to complex engineering requirements
• Experience in structural testing, testing standards, test planning, and test correlation
• Track record of successfully performing light-weight, composite design projects
• Strong history of the design and implementation of composite structures as solutions to challenging engineering requirements
• Familiarity with a variety of high-performance composite manufacturing processes, process limitations, and post-processing of advanced composite components
• Ideally experienced in an aerospace environment
• A structured way of working, high sense of reliability and accountability

Our Offer:

• Fast-growing high tech company with a supreme network of investors and partners
• Ability to contribute directly to the future of aviation
• The chance to build up new things/projects from scratch
• Personal accountability, growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
• An inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, flexible work time, short lines of communication, flat structures, great team spirit

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we stand for inclusion for all. We believe that diversity drives innovation and in building a culture where difference is valued. Come and join us on our journey!