Intern in Flight Physics - Flight Test Data Analysis (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 urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis and other eVTOLs off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable, on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever piloted flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 1,500 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com). 

Job Description

Your crew during this flight:

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team covering the flight physics of the aircraft ranging from performance, loads to aeroelasticity.

Your mission during this flight:

• Develop the flight test data analysis suite
• Automation of data evaluation and reporting
• Generation of flight test data database
• Post-process flight test data and preparation for comparison with simulation data
• Support the comparison of flight test data with simulation data

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Currently studying a degree in an Engineering discipline (M.Sc.)
• Confident in processing signal data
• Studies in aircraft flight dynamics preferred
• Confident knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Matlab, Python)
• Structured way of working and a high sense of accountability
• Mindset to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication skills

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.