Systems Engineer Avionics - Data Busses

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

Your mission during this flight:

• Performing Requirement Management of system/subsystem/equipment level requirements in the Avionics domain
• Performing the requirements validation and support of the requirements verification activities
• Addressing the problem reports and managing change requests for the allocated system
• Preparing and performing the system and component design reviews (PDR, CDR etc.), internally and with suppliers
• Supporting the development assurance activities (e.g. system audits with authorities for ARP 4754A compliance demonstration)
• Preparing and performing the data-bus design reviews, analysis and tests
• Supporting the generation of the compliance evidence for the certification (test plans, design reviews, analysis reports etc.)
• Facilitating the integration activities of the newly developed and COTS equipment (e.g. review of the test procedures, environmental qualification gap analysis and others)
• Working closely with specialists in a multidisciplinary team
• Participating in communication with the certification authority

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in aerospace development
• Experience in the Avionics functions and technology for the communication, navigation, surveillance, indication, crew alerting, data recording and others
• Detailed knowledge and practical expertise of ARP4754A and DO-160
• Knowledge of the certification deliverables for the Type Certificate programs in CS-25/23/29/27 programs
• Proven track of requirements engineering with requirement management tools like Integrity or DOORS
• Minimum of 5 years of proven data-bus (e.g. CAN, A-429, RS-485, etc.) experience
• Experience in working with suppliers for the "build to specification" development and COTS integration for aircraft systems
• Thorough analytical skills, troubleshooting experience and a structured approach
• Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred skills:

• Experience with software and airborne electronic hardware standards DO-178 and DO-254
• Experience in working in EASA approved Design Organization (Part21J) is preferable
• Experience in working with ARINC-825 Bus

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.