Sensor Systems Engineer

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About AIRLIFT One

Based in the heart of Startup Nation, at the intersection of aerodynamics, autonomy, and electric propulsion - we are changing personal aviation.
AIRLIFT One enables you to travel 5 times faster than a car by introducing the world’s most efficient all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft: an air taxi for 2-5 people. You won’t have to own one, you will simply pay per ride and call it with a push of a button.

It’s our mission to make air taxis available to everyone and as affordable as riding a car.

- Take-off and Land Anywhere -
Quiet electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) is the technology that will change travel forever.
It enables you to access city centres with an aircraft. Leaving the city after a stressful day will soon be transformed into a thrilling ride. By travelling through the air you’ll be able to avoid time-consuming traffic jams, while enjoying a magnificent view.

About the Role

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.
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