Working Student Overall Aircraft Design (all genders) at Vaeridion

The role

This working student position at VAERIDION involves supporting the Central Engineering team in the design and analysis of the world’s first electric nine-seater aircraft. You will contribute to interdisciplinary activities ranging from concept comparison to computational tool development for battery-electric aviation.

What you'll do

• Analyze and compare battery electric aircraft concepts across various configurations
• Investigate how design parameters influence aircraft performance and energy demand
• Develop computational tools for aircraft sizing and mission analysis studies
• Perform sensitivity studies to identify key technology drivers and dependencies
• Organize technical data to support consistent modeling and comparative analyses
• Document methods and prepare visualizations to discuss findings with engineers

What you'll bring

• Current enrollment in a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering
• Completed Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or a technical discipline
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Familiarity with aircraft design processes and specialized computational tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Your impact

You will play a direct role in the development of the Microliner by providing critical data and analysis that informs the design of a 100 percent electric commercial aircraft. Your work on computational tools and sensitivity studies will help optimize the energy efficiency and feasibility of sustainable regional air travel.