Role & Responsibility
- Develop and maintain comprehensive flight test procedures, test cards, and risk assessments in alignment with engineering requirements and safety protocols.
- Monitor flight and ground tests, ensuring traceability to requirements and regulatory objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive test reports and compliance documentation suitable for submission to EASA, FAA, and other authorities.
- Support SORA and SAIL compliance activities, including operational risk assessment validation and contingency procedure verification.
- Collaborate with systems, avionics, and mechanical teams to align test activities with program-level compliance objectives.
- Maintain rigorous configuration control, data integrity, and documentation standards.
- Support authority engagement by providing clear compliance evidence and responding to findings or clarifications.
- Prepare flight test orders and coordinate test readiness with pilots, aircrew, remote operators, ground crew, and engineering teams.
- Act as Telemetry Controller during test campaigns, monitoring real-time data and providing mission support.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
- Strong background in flight mechanics, avionics, and systems integration.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering with a focus on compliance verification.
- Proven track record of defining and executing test plans and producing compliance documentation for regulatory authorities.
- Solid knowledge of EASA certification frameworks (CS-27/29 or SC-Light UAS) and SORA/SAIL processes.
- Experience with flight test planning, safety processes, telemetry, and instrumentation.
- Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate test outcomes into compliance evidence.
- Ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Fluent in English – written and spoken.
- Experience with M365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Teams).
- A strong can-do/will-do attitude.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with UAV flight testing under EASA oversight.
- Knowledge of test data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA, military, or equivalent).
- Experience with safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, FMEA, FTA).
- Prior involvement in audits or compliance reviews with authorities.
- Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL environments, ground control stations, and payload integration.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence.
- German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language.
What's in it for You
- An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation.
- Be part of a high-tech company at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation.
- A team of over 50 people from 12 nations and cultures, with engaging team events.
- A dynamic, motivated, hands-on, and international working environment.
- Transparent communication at eye level and an open feedback culture with short communication lines.
- Flexible working models with a 20% mobile office option.
- Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation.
- Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport.
- Collaboration with well-known international customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Steep learning curves and trusting mentorship.
- 360° insight and 100% involvement in the processes and development steps of our drones.
- 25 paid vacation days per year.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.