Development Quality Assurance Engineer (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

Join our team and take on a dynamic role where you'll lead Development Assurance Activities in line with DevQA processes. You'll guide our Development Team on System, Software, and Hardware topics while overseeing supplier activities in these areas. Craft comprehensive Development Assurance Plans, procedures, work instructions, and tools. Engage with Certification Authorities to ensure alignment on Development Assurance matters. Share your expertise by mentoring and training fellow engineers on related topics. As an Airworthiness Engineer, you'll develop Certification Plans for Design Assurance; as a CVE, you'll conduct thorough Design Assurance Audits both internally and at suppliers.

Your Tasks:

• You will perform Development Assurance Activities according to the DevQA processes.
• You will mentor the Development Team on System, Software, and Hardware topics.
• You will monitor supplier activities related to System, Software, and Hardware.
• You will define Development Assurance Plans, procedures, work instructions, and tools.
• You will communicate and align with Certification Authorities on Development Assurance topics.
• You will mentor and train other engineers on Development Assurance topics and DevQA processes.
• (When acting as an Airworthiness Engineer) You will create Certification Plans related to Design Assurance topics.
• (When acting as a CVE) You will execute Design Assurance Audits internally and at suppliers.

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience working with DO-178B/C and/or ARP 4754(A) and/or DO-254 standards.
• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance roles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and auditing skills.
• Business fluency in English; proficiency in other languages such as German is advantageous.
• Demonstrates initiative by showing curiosity, asking probing questions, challenging the status quo to make informed decisions while managing and driving change; exhibits passion for improvement and change.

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.