Internship in design and implementation of HiL/SiL testbenches for novel heavy duty utility drone (m/f/d)

  • Intern
  • Site: Munich
  • Department: Students

Company Description

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 electric multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).

 

Job Description

  • Design system test benches (HiL, SiL)
  • Assemble and maintain systems test benches (HiL, SiL, scale model)
  • Assist users of the test benches
  • An active stakeholder of the systems test benches
  • Design and implement improvements of the systems test benches

Qualifications

  • You are available from November/December for 5 to 6 months
  • You are a student in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics systems, ideally in your Master's Degree
  • You are comfortable with assembling mechanical and electric parts (from soldering to 3D printing)
  • You are comfortable with a scripting language (eg Matlab or Python)  and have a foundational understanding of software development
  • You are a communicative team player, have a good organizational and implementation strength, and would love to bring urban air mobility to life
  • You are reliable, have an initiative and solution-oriented way of working
  • You already have some practical experience with test benches (appreciated)
  • Fluent in English (German is a plus)

Additional Information

  • Volocopter offers a fast-growing high-tech working environment with a supreme network of investors and partners.  
  • Working at Volocopter, you will have personal accountability, be able to grow, and have unique learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths. 
  • Volocopter offers flexible working time, short lines of communication, flat structures, and a great team spirit. Moreover, we offer an attractive salary package. 
  • Our offices offer an inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, comfortable networking areas, and free meals and drinks. 
  • To build our excellent team we welcome all qualified people regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our international team will be happy to give you a warm welcme and help you with your relocation where applicable. 

 

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!

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