We are looking for an outstanding Leader who will set up our Autonomous Flight Department to join our innovative team and thus shape the future of aerial e-mobility.
You will have the unique opportunity to work on our Autonomy System for the AIRLIFT One, essentially teaching our planes how to fly on their own.
Shape things from scratch, from concept definition and evaluation to hardware selection, integration. Coordination with the authorities regarding the legal and operative framework is a vital part of this role.
• You will design and develop state-of-the-art Deep-Learning-based computer vision, perception and decision-making algorithms that enable an autonomous aircraft to analyze, understand, and interact with its environment. • Implement the above algorithms on high-performance on-board computer platforms within a scalable autonomy software architecture. • Support the validation of the above algorithms using real-world and synthetic data from autonomous aircraft.

Tasks may include:

• Develop and evaluate the autonomy concept and manage the complete development life cycle from requirements definition to Qualification and Certification. • Developing systems for probabilistic sensor fusion and data association using cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, IMU, GPS, …, etc. • Writing multi-threaded and GPU applications, estimation & Localization applications and probabilistic factor graphs; applying Computer Vision techniques - Classical and Deep Learning. • Review and selection of suitable sensors and integration into the autonomy sensor suite • Setup and rollout of processes and tools for the department • Integration of autonomy components into the avionics and flight control systems • Over time build, train, develop a local time • Coordinate with potential partners and authorities • Actively help shape processes of the respective department • Work on any ad hoc projects or tasks

Qualification:

• Expertise related to Deep Learning for computer vision, perception and decision-making • M.Sc./PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar degree • Extensive experience with autonomous systems, preferably aerial robotics • Experience with environmental perception and self-localization algorithms • Sound knowledge of current AI concepts and their capabilities • Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and demonstrable experience of their application • Clear communicator and team player • High level of self-reliance and an autonomous target-oriented work style is a must • Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills required • Fluent English language skills are essential

Tasks may include stability and control analysis; planning, executing, and analyzing aerodynamic or acoustic tests; aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analysis; optimizing vehicle design and flight trajectories for minimum noise and structural loads; and participating in the certification process, including developing requirements, planning testing, and generating documentation. Selection, installation and configuration of airspace simulation systems; systems development and conduct real time simulations.

Qualification:

• B.S./M.Sc./PhD in aerospace engineering or a related field • Ph.D., or at least three years of work experience, in aerospace engineering or a related field • Familiarity with rotorcraft dynamics and aerodynamics preferred • Experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools (particularly RCAS) preferred • Working practical knowledge of CFD design/analysis methods and tools desired • Experience with aircraft certification preferred • Experience with planning, supporting, or analyzing wind tunnel and/or flight tests preferred • Background in aeroacoustics preferred

AIRLIFT One is seeking a passionate individual to join our mechatronics & avionics engineering team. Individual would be responsible for designing flight critical components and mechanisms.
This role will often involve design work starting at the conceptual level, mature into full 3D modeling, check with FEA analysis and hand calculations, and continue into manufacturing.
Hands on experience and a “get it done" attitude are very important for this position. Given the fast nature of AIRLIFT One, this position is rewarding as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation.

Tasks may include:

• Design of complicated mechanisms, linkages, actuators, etc. • Initial layout & sizing • Detail design & fabrication instruction writing • Direct communication with vendors and technicians in manufacturing • Work with the avionics team on the architecture of the avionics system • Take ownership of your system(s) and manage its whole implementation cycle • Develop, challenge and continuously improve system’s and item’s technical concepts • Ensure, that your system fulfils functional and safety requirements • Define requirements for subsystems and components • Work together with other departments and external suppliers to find the simplest and most elegant solutions • You will take responsibility for the development of subsystems and components and ensure their compliance to safety standards. The actual systems you will take care of, can range from pilot interfaces and display systems over auxiliary systems to telemetry, RC, ground control and accompanying systems.

Required::

• B.S. / M.S. in mechanical engineering or a relevant discipline • 4+ years of working experience in relevant industry • Proven expertise in Solid Works models • Excellent problem solving and communication skills • Strong analytical background • Experience with hands-on design and testing • Proficiency in mechanical design, materials selection, kinematics, troubleshooting and analysis • Strong volumetric awareness • Proficiency in Computer Aided Design • Experience with hardware and software development process according to DO 178B/C and DO 254 and familiarity with ARP4754 highly appreciated, finite element tools (Abaqus)

AIRLIFT One team is looking for a RT software LiDAR engineer. You will be working with bright people to implement cutting edge software algorithms to perceive and model the world of AIRLIFT One aircraft through Lidar.
AIRLIFT One has a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals, making us a powerhouse of innovation, design, engineering, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry, and bring forward the next transportation revolution.
The RT Software Engineer (LiDAR) will be responsible for architecting algorithms, implementing, and maintaining the core drivers that interface with the aircraft LiDAR sensor firmware, to parse and optimize the bi-directional data streams between LiDAR sensor and computer systems. You also will work closely with key stakeholders from teams across AIRLIFT One, including firmware development, machine learning, visualization and tooling, and data infrastructure. As a RT software engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining software of the highest quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for LiDAR processing by an embedded flight computer, feature extraction, scan matching and LiDAR odometry. • Working in a highly cross-disciplinary environment that interfaces regularly with various teams • Interfacing with testing team to help test and fix identified issues • Writing high performance code and building robust architectures as part of a scrum environment • Reviewing code developed by other software engineers • Participating in team sprints and implementing product features based upon identified requirements

Qualification:

• BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related • 2-3 years of industry experience focused in either large-scale commercial, safety-critical, or mission-critical software. • Experience in automotive systems, sensor processing (e.g. camera, radar, lidar), robotics, computer vision, or simulation are a plus. • Deep knowledge and proficiency in C++ with other languages such as C# and python being a plus • Fundamental understanding of data structures, design patterns, and architecting software systems • Experience in networking communication, multithreading, and distributed systems • Strong communication skills and written skills • Experience with high speed FPGA/embedded systems development

Next to increasing AIRLIFT One’s knowledge of battery cells, you will be working on specifying and designing the optimal cell for our eVTOL application and make sure that these cells deliver the performance as required.

Tasks may include

• Specification of cells w.r.t. to energy and power requirements, safety, and technological limits • Close cooperation with cell suppliers: coordination of cell design, production, supply chain and procurement. • Coordination of cell characterization and tests. • Cell modelling on different fidelity levels. • Support of aircraft operation improvements regarding optimized operation and ageing of the battery, including charging strategies. • Support of development, implementation and validation of battery and energy management concepts. • Support of verification and validation according to CS-23, DO-160, DO-311 • Support of development of aircraft series production, maintenance and operating processes • Work on ad hoc related tasks or projects provided by management

Qualification:

• MSc, PhD or equivalent degree in in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry or a related field required • Senior level experience in Li-ion cell technology, materials, design, and production - for cylindrical cells in particular. • Established network with renowned cell manufacturers and researchers • Strong knowledge of cell modelling and simulation • Strong knowledge of function and use of electrical and cell measurement equipment • Strong motivation to help build structures and processes • High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomous • Target-oriented, driven workstyle with analytic problem-solving skills required • Fluent English language skills are essential.

In this position you will work with the Avionics Systems Team and directly contribute to the electronic systems architecture of the AIRLIFT One aircraft.
You will be the primary designer of the sensor systems, define redundancy and data fusion mechanisms, select components, work with suppliers and take end-to-end responsibility from requirement capture to validation testing and system integration.

Tasks may include:

• Develop the core Sensor System for our Flight Control System. • Take end to end responsibility for the components in your system from definition to verification. • Cooperate with Avionics, Flight Control and Software teams to clarify requirements and ensure consistency across system boundaries. • Define requirements for sensor hardware and software. • Define sensor data processing pipelines and data fusion mechanisms. • Manage suppliers to develop and deliver hardware and software components. • Develop sensor system test cases and the corresponding test rig setups.

Qualification:

• An engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace engineering or similar) with at least 5 years of working experience in Avionics Systems Development. • In depth knowledge about the physics and technical details of typical aircraft sensor systems (IMUs, ADS, GPS etc.) required. • Good Experience with the development of Avionics systems architectures. • Good Experience with safety aspects of Avionics systems. • Familiarity with ARP4754 processes is desired. • Familiarity with DO-254 and DO-178 processes is a bonus. • High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomous. • Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem-solving skills required. • Fluent English language skills are essential.