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).

Your mission during this flight:

• You will plan, execute, and interpret multi-physics performance analysis of the A/C
• You will perform performance survey analyses and identify aircraft point and mission performance
• You will plan flight performance test campaigns, support execution, and conduct data reduction and post-processing
• You will validate models and tools based on test results (bench, ground, and flight tests)
• You will prepare compliance demonstration documents for the certification process of the aircraft

Check in your professional skills:

• 4+ years of professional experience in the relevant field
• Excellent knowledge and experience on rotorcraft flight dynamics and flight physics
• Knowledge and experience on rotor/rotorcraft aerodynamics, aerodynamic interactions and mathematical modeling
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in aircraft performance
• Proficient in programming and data processing with languages such as Python, and scripting like Matlab
• A structured way of working and a high sense of accountability

Preferred skills:

• Experience and involvement in ground and flight testing
• Previous involvement in the certification process and knowledge of applicable requirements
• Working experience with Flightlab, CAMRAD, CHARM, or other aircraft modeling tools

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.