Internship - Flight Control System Engineer

We are an innovative aerospace startup seeking a 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.

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

• Generation of code with i.e. Matlab Simulink and its integration into the FCS /

autopilot framework

• Supporting the certification of our product family and obtaining flight permits,

e.g. for BVLOS flight projects

• Collaboration in the further development of the product development process

Requirements

• Studies in mechanical, aerospace, robotics, automotive, electric engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Flight control system modeling and coding
• Theoretical knowledge in the field of flight mechanics and have mastered the

basics of control engineering. You also have practical experience with model

aircraft, multicopters and / or their subsystems.

• Knowledge of programming with Matlab/Simulink. Fluent handling of the

programming language C and Git is also desirable.

• Interested in model aircraft construction, drones or robotics and can't wait to

implement and try out new ideas.

• You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility forward

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

and make it more efficient.

• We are an international team communication in English (other language skills

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 our Laboratory in Ottobrunn, where you can grow your career in the exciting field of aerospace engineering. The end of the internship can be followed up by a Bachelor or Master Thesis. If you're 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!