Working Student - Flight Control System Engineer

We are an innovative aerospace startup seeking a Working Student - Flight Control System Engineer to join our team and who is curious about new technologies such as Autonomous operation and INDI control to develop our cutting-edge drone technology. At Maple Aviation we develop a unique Tail-Sitter Drone, that flies with one propeller only and is controlled in position via a flap-thrust-vectoring system. In this role, you will work closely with our research and development team to develop our Drone Flight Control System and test drone prototypes from concept to final production. You will utilize your skills in Flight Control System modeling, drafting, and coding to create a Flight Control Systems that meets our performance requirements, but also to lead and develop junior Engineers.

Tasks

• Design and programming of flight control algorithms for automatic and autonomous flight
• Model building for flight dynamic processes and design of control and feedback control laws
• Preparation and execution of flight tests with UAS systems
• Analysis of flight data recordings as well as evaluation and processing of test

results

autopilot framework using Linux, C++

e.g. for BVLOS flight projects

Requirements

and control engineering. You also have practical experience with model

aircraft, evtols, multicopters and / or their subsystems.

the programming language C and Git is also desirable.

implement and try out new ideas.

independently. You teach us new things that holistically improve our team

and make it more efficient.

are also an advantage).

Benefits

We offer flexible working hours, work in home office and a dynamic and innovative work environment in the heart of the TUM startup world in the TUM Venture Labs in Ottobrunn, where you can grow your career in the exciting field of aerospace engineering. If you are passionate about designing cutting-edge technology and want to work with a dynamic team of engineers and researchers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!