Shape the Future of Aerial Mobility
Join ZEFIRO and work on cutting-edge drone technology.
From aerodynamics to business strategy, your skills can help us take flight.
Why Join ZEFIRO?
Hands-on Experience
Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. Build, test, and fly advanced rotorcrafts alongside industry experts.
Interdisciplinary Team
Collaborate with students from aerospace, computer engineering, business, and design backgrounds in a dynamic environment.
Competitions
Participate in prestigious international competitions like the UAS Challenge and showcase your innovation on a global stage.
How to Apply
Application
Fill out the form with your details and your CV.
Review
The team evaluates your skills and experience.
Interview
A chat to get to know you and understand your interests.
Task
We assign you a practical task related to your chosen area.
Discussion
You present and discuss your solution with the team.
Welcome!
Join ZEFIRO and start your onboarding.
Open Positions
Find the role that fits your skills. We are looking for passionate individuals ready to make an impact.
Flight Mechanics & Flight Simulation
3Control System Engineer
Design and tune controllers (PID and advanced control laws) for hovering, transition, and cruise. Verify stability margins, performance, and control effort through simulation. Implement the control system into the flight software.
- Solid background in automatic controls (step response, poles, PID, feedback), Simulink; electronics and microcontrollers are a plus.
- Basics of SITL, gazebo or QG ground control
Dynamics and Simulation Engineer
Develop aircraft dynamic models in Simulink or other simulation enviroments Simulate critical mission events: fuel sloshing, payload jettison/release, parachute deployment. Derive aircraft transfer functions.
- Systems dynamics, fundamentals of flight mechanics, MATLAB/Simulink or Python.
- Strong ability to critically evaluate simulation results.
Aerodynamics and stability derivatives Analist
•Modeling the aircraft and estimating stability and control coefficients and derivatives. •Evaluating static stability and maneuverability across different flight phases, providing design recommendations.
- Fundamentals of aerodynamics and flight mechanics
- Proficiency in aerodynamic analysis software
- Data processing and analysis using Python and/or MATLAB
Produzione
1Manufacturing Engineer
You will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes of our innovative eVTOL prototypes. Your role will be crucial in transforming our designs into flying realities, ensuring their quality and functionality.
- Proven experience in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of complex systems
- Knowledge of prototyping and additive manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools and production management software
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Structures & Materials
1Structures & Materials
You will work on modelling and simulating the structural and aeroelastic response of the aircraft. You will work closely with the Aerodynamics team, contributing to the structural sizing and material selection of our eVTOL.
- Degree programme in Aerospace, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- Willingness to learn new software tools and deepen technical knowledge
CAD & Production
1Mechanical Designer
You will lead the mechanical development and 3D modeling of our eVTOL prototypes, overseeing the integration between primary structures, aerodynamic surfaces, and on-board subsystems. Collaborating closely with the aerodynamics and manufacturing departments, you will translate design constraints into complete parametric assemblies, optimizing mating tolerances, mechanical interfaces, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Conoscenza della modellazione parametrica 3D e del disegno
- Comprensione di tolleranze geometriche e dimensionali (GD&T) e dei principali collegamenti meccanici
- Forte mentalità analitica, approccio proattivo al problem solving e precisione nella documentazione
Avionics & Electronics
4Junior Sensors & Navigation Engineer
You will be responsible for providing spatial awareness to the eVTOL prototype by managing the hardware that allows the aircraft to understand its position and attitude. You will handle the calibration and integration of IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units), GPS/GNSS modules, and additional sensors such as altimeters and optical sensors. You will work closely with the software team to ensure physical data is accurately acquired, filtered, and processed by the flight controller to guarantee safe transitions and landings.
- Currently enrolled in Electronics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
- Knowledge of how primary navigation sensors operate (gyroscopes, accelerometers, barometers, magnetometers).
- Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
- Practical experience in sensor interfacing and hardware prototyping (e.g., on perfboards or breadboards).
- Basic signal analysis skills (e.g., noise filtering) and a strong problem-solving attitude.
Junior Power Systems Engineer
You will be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of the electric powertrain for the eVTOL prototype. Your focus will be on the safe and efficient management of onboard energy. You will work on sizing high-current wiring, configuring ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers), and interfacing with the Battery Management System (BMS). You will tackle critical challenges related to thermal dissipation and preventing voltage drops during the demanding vertical takeoff and hovering phases.
- Currently enrolled in Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
- Understanding of power management principles and high-amperage direct current (DC) flows.
- Familiarity with the practical operation of Li-Po/Li-Ion batteries, brushless motors, and ESCs.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and practical skills in assembling, wiring, and soldering power components.
- Analytical approach to safety (fault tolerance) and a strong inclination for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Junior Electronics Engineer
You will participate in the design, development, and integration of the onboard electronic systems for the eVTOL prototype. You will work on defining the hardware architecture, from prototyping and soldering circuits on perfboards to interfacing sensors, flight controllers, and power systems (batteries, ESCs, motors). You will put your theoretical skills into practice by tackling real engineering challenges related to telemetry and signal management.
- Currently enrolled in an Electronics Engineering degree program.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics fundamentals.
- Interest or previous experience in manual hardware prototyping, perfboard assembly, soldering, and reading electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with basic microcontroller programming (C/C++).
- Proactivity, problem-solving attitude, and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Avionics and Electronics Lead
You will lead the Avionics and Electronics department, coordinating the design, integration, and testing of the onboard electronic systems for the eVTOL prototype. You will be responsible for the technical choices regarding flight controllers, power architecture, and telemetry systems, ensuring the proper interfacing of the electronics with the aircraft's software and structure. You will manage the workflow of the department members, defining timelines and monitoring task progress.
- Proficiency in printed circuit board (PCB) design and microcontroller programming.
- Knowledge of flight control systems (e.g., Pixhawk, PX4, ArduPilot) and major communication protocols.
- Familiarity with the sizing and integration of power systems for electric drones (batteries, ESCs, motors).
- Leadership skills, ability to coordinate a technical team, and deadline management.
- Problem-solving attitude and a strong inclination for interdisciplinary collaboration with other technical departments.