Structures Development and Certification Engineer (m/f/d)

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:

• Establish and maintain the certification basis for the aircraft structures, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. 
• Deep understanding of composite structures certification strategies
• Review airframe designs, drawings, and reports to identify potential issues or deficiencies related to certification requirements. 
• Support structural testing for airframe structures and components, including static, dynamic, and fatigue test. Design and prepare test jigs.
• Manages Certification Campaign. Reviews certification strategy and decides how and where to test. Managing external test laboratories. Test development with external test laboratories and internal test engineers.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation to support certification, including compliance reports, test plans, and specifications. 
• Work with various teams, including design engineers, manufacturing, and flight test personnel, as well as external stakeholders like regulatory agencies. 
• Investigate and resolve any identified issues or non-compliances related to certification. 
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement of the certification process. 

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills: 

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• Minimum of 5 years in an Airframe certification in the aerospace professional environment including composite material experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.  
• Very good knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards like CS-23, CS-27, SC-VTOL
• Knowledge of PLM
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical data and identify potential issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English language

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.