Aircraft Engineer - Weight and Balance (m/f/d)

Aircraft Engineer - Weight and Balance (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Department: Aircraft Research & Development

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).

Your mission during this flight:

You will be in charge of tracking the evolution of the design of the aircraft with all topics related to the aircraft's mass and center of gravity, and you will ensure that the mass targets and proper performance of the aircraft can be ensured.

This role is also responsible for the monitoring of W&B process, tools and to support guidance to internal/external stakeholders.

In detail:

• Develop, maintain, and improve weight and balance tools.
• Support definitions of aircraft preliminary architecture for new projects.
• Perform and support weight control throughout aircraft development.
• Perform mass properties estimation and bottom-up calculations.
• Define and/or support weight and balance envelope definition.
• Perform R&O management regarding weight and balance.
• Document W&B results for internal use and certification purpose.

Check in your professional skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Weight and Balance, with good technical knowledge.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aerospace.
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD mechanical software such as Siemens NX, CATIA or Solid Works.
• Basic knowledge of System Engineering and Requirements Engineering.
• Good understanding of technical aspects related to aircraft systems and composite, and metallic structures.

What we offer:

• Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners.
• Chance to shape the future of aviation.
• Help us 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, and great team spirit.

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 at the team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.