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).

As a Senior Battery-pack Integration Engineer, you will ensure a proper mechanical design of battery Integration systems of the Volocopter throughout its lifecycle (from design concept to End-Use-Part). You work closely with all the design engineers, testing, manufacturing and quality department. In cooperation with a Team, you will develop and optimize the battery systems’ Integration components by following the latest industry best practices and aviation certification standards.

Your tasks:

• Design and develop the integration assembly to hold, fix and transmit loads from the Energy Storage Unit (battery pack) to the Airframe.
• Detailed structural load calculations and analysis as described below:
  • Structural and thermal stress analysis.
  • Vibration and Fatigue analysis.
  • Crash analysis.
• Daily use of Hand/1D calculations and sensitivity analysis to assess key mechanical integration aspects of the design.
• FEA/CFD analysis as needed.
• Validate requirements to hand calculations, numerical assessments and/or testing.
• Identify Interfaces and derive loads from each particular design solution.
• Generate design proposal derived from system requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models based on calculations and execute release processes based on Process Assurance Standards.
• Coordinate with the Airframe and Chief Engineering teams to satisfy all interface requirements.
• Support design optimization (light weighting, manufacturability, assembly) activities.
• Generation of test plans that increase system knowledge and/or demonstrate requirements compliance.

• M.Sc. or PhD. in Aeronautics, Structure, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years proven experience in light weight structural design and stress calculations in Aviation or other large-scale complex product development industry.
• Strong knowledge in shock and vibrations analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate numerically (calculate) design solutions.
• Knowledge in composites (in high temperature applications is a plus).
• Hands-on, creative, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Strong experience in structural (thermal and mechanical) load analysis for iso/anisotropic materials.
• Experienced in using CAD software and Product Lifecycle platform.
• Experience in Systems Engineering concepts such as TRL, PDR, CDR, TRR.
• Experience on ARP4754A or similar complex product systems development standards.
• Full working proficiency in English.

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 value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employee. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.