Laboratory Test Engineer - Avionics

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 ().

Job Description

Job Description
Your crew during this flight:
We are a growing team in the Laboratory Testing department and are responsible for testing the various systems integration of our eVTOL vehicle in the laboratory environment.
Our mission is to ensure that systems’ functional and certification requirements are verified, and by strong interaction with system designers and developers, show that the systems are airworthy.

Your mission during this flight:
As a Test Engineer, you will create test procedures for the aircraft systems development and requirements formal verification.
To ensure efficiency in the test execution you will support the development, installation, and operation of the laboratory as well as its integration with the aircraft systems.

• You will ensure test procedures and test cases validation, traceability, and proper documentation
• You will develop test cases for manual and/or automated execution in the test equipment
• You will be deeply involved in identifying and documenting test results and, if applicable, deviations
• You will be deeply involved in issues or deviations troubleshooting
• It will be your duty to set up, configure and validate the test equipment before each test execution
   

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Bachelor’s / Master´s degree in engineering or similar degree or experience, Aerospace Engineering will be considered as a plus
• 5+ years of working experience working experience with systems test benches or laboratories
• 5+ years of working experience of Aircraft Avionics systems
• 3+ years of working experience with Requirements Engineering
• Knowledge of system schematics and wiring diagrams
• Very good knowledge of the English language
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
• Experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred skills:

• Software development knowledge (Python)
   

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.