Flight Control System Architect (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Bruchsal; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering company in electric air taxis is seeking a System Architect for their flight control system. This role involves leading development activities, ensuring technical coherence, and managing system integration. Join a fast-growing high-tech firm and shape the future of aviation.

Leistungen

Flexible hours

Growth and learning opportunities

Inspiring workplace with modern workspaces

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in flight control system development and project management.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Lead all flight control system development activities and functions.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure technical coherence.
• Analyze impact of design decisions and mitigate technical risks.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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 worldwide.

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

As the System Architect for our flight control system, you will play a pivotal role in defining and shaping the architecture and ensuring consistency across system boundaries. Your responsibility spans across various disciplines, ensuring the seamless integration of electrical, mechanical, safety, weight, and performance requirements.

Job Tasks:

• Lead all flight control system development activities and functions, including system management and integration.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and overarching teams to ensure technical coherence and integrity over the product lifecycle.
• Manage physical and design integration in close liaison with the Aircraft Architect or Chief Engineering.
• Harmonize requirements and technical solutions across all stakeholders on the technical side.
• Supervise system qualification and V&V.
• Follow-up on continuous airworthiness and promote technical innovations.
• Analyze impact of design decisions, anticipate, and identify technical risks, and introduce countermeasures to mitigate risk to an acceptable level.
• Ensure consistency and completeness of technical solutions, own and manage system level requirements, baselines, and ensure consistency.

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in flight control system development and project management.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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 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.