Engineering Manager - Pilot Controls (m/f/d)
- Full-time
- Site: Bruchsal
- Department: Aircraft Research & Development
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 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).
Job Description
Your mission during this flight:
As an Engineering Manager - Pilot Controls, you will be responsible for ensuring your team delivers results on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will influence the team's strategy and contribute to product development. This role involves leading a sub-team both disciplinarily and technically, while ensuring efficient and transparent communication with other CTO areas.
- You will ensure deliveries of team in time/cost/quality.
- You will manage Team resources with people and assigned budget responsibility.
- You will manage and align suppliers and define scope of work.
- You will provide technical and disciplinary leadership to team members.
- You will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching & feedback to the team.
- You will ensure high clarity and spirit within the team.
- You will plan and manage team capacity according to project needs.
- You will collaborate closely with other Team Leads and Head of Departments to guarantee best results.
Qualifications
Check in your professional skills:
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the Aerospace Industry.
- MSc, PhD or equivalent degree in aerospace engineering or similar.
- Extensive, in-depth experience in flight controls system development.
- Experienced with management of people, projects, and suppliers.
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.