Senior Stress Engineer (m/f/d)

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:

• Prepare optimal and efficient stress analysis of structural parts including classical analysis, Finite Element Analysis and hand calculations. Also engineering judgement.
• Very good knowledge analyzing lightweight materials and CFRP structures.
• Write/check full stress analysis reports.
• Ensure that the structure is certifiable by following worldwide accepted methods and state of the art stress analysis methods.
• Execute trade off studies to validate design solutions.
• Drawing reviews.
• Guiding and mentoring (technically) junior engineers.
• Support to testing activities all along the test pyramid and flight/ground test activities and non-conformity reports (NCR).
• Evaluate & challenge design concepts to deliver optimal structures to ensure safety, manufacturability, maintainability, inspectability etc.

Check in your professional skills:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical/Vehicle Engineering
• Minimum of 5-6 years in a Stress Engineer role in the aerospace professional environment including composite material experience.
• Knowledge on metal and composite material, manufacturing processes, testing and production deviations.
• Very good knowledge of aerospace requirements, standards and certification under CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, SC-VTOL
• Very Good knowledge of a typical structural analysis tools (preferably Patran/Nastran and Hyperworks pack) and PLM system (preferably Team Center).
• Ability to develop basic coding with VBA, python…
• Problem Solving skills, Teamwork, communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English language.

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.