Laboratory Test Engineer - Propulsion (m/f/d)

at  Volocopter GmbH

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

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 with systems test benches or laboratories
• 5+ years of work experience Aircraft systems (Structures, Flight Controls, Electric Propulsion, etc.)
• Familiarity with writing test sequences, test plans, test reports.
• Experience with Requirements Engineering
• Very good knowledge of the English language and proficiency in German is a plus.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
• Experience communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: electrical systems, rotors, noise & vibrations, or strain gaugesExperience with high voltage electrical systems
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  Additional Information

• You will develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for propulsion tests, ensuring they align with project objectives and industry standards.
• A strong background in testing, and be comfortable working in both on-site and off-site testing environments.
• Conduct tests in several test rigs in Volocopter related to propulsion and wind tunnels.
• You will be deeply involved in identifying and documenting test results and, if applicable, deviations.
• It will be your duty to set up, configure and validate the test equipment before each test execution.
• You will analyze test data, making recommendations for improvements and refinements