Engineer Scaled Flight Test

Does rapid prototyping, model aircraft design and flight testing appeal to you? Than this position might be something for you!

Job description

In this project, you will validate a novel fixed wing unmanned air vehicle (UAV) concept through scaled flight testing. This includes validating blown wing effects during both conventional and vertical take off and landing (VTOL), as well as validating control laws through flight experiments.

Working in a team, you will use CAD tools to design a scaled UAV based on a provided planform. You will select and test components—such as servos, motors, propellers, and mechanisms—using engineering budgets and verification experiments. Multiple UAV prototypes will be built and tested using various prototyping techniques.

You will work on:

• CAD design.
• Structural design.
• Testing of components.
• System integration.
• Flight testing.

You will join the MAVLab at the Control & Simulation department of the Aerospace Engineering faculty at TU Delft. The MAVLab is a dynamic group of enthusiastic researchers with expertise in control, MAV design, and autonomous flight. The lab has a long tradition of developing innovative MAV concepts, including the DelFly, Delftacopter, and Nederdrone, and is internationally recognized for leadership in autonomous drone racing.

Job requirements

This position is perfect for you if you possess knowledge of aerodynamics, flight performance and/or aircraft design, and when you have experience with drones or other types of hardware. You have autodidactic skills and can independently solve problems and develop complex assemblies. You have a strong research-oriented attitude, good communication skills and are able to work effectively in a team.

You also have:

• An MSc in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CAD (Fusion 360).
• Excellent command of the English language.

Does this position spark excitement in you? If you cannot tick all the boxes but enthusiastic about drones and aerospace, we’d like to get to know you!

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty Aerospace Engineering

The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.