Role & Responsibility
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring meticulous oversight and compliance during flight testing. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive flight test procedures, test cards, and risk assessments in alignment with engineering requirements and safety protocols.
- Monitoring flight and ground tests to ensure traceability to requirements and regulatory objectives.
- Preparing detailed test reports and compliance documentation suitable for submission to EASA, FAA, and other relevant authorities.
- Supporting SORA and SAIL compliance activities, including operational risk assessment validation and contingency procedure verification.
- Collaborating with systems, avionics, and mechanical teams to align test activities with program-level compliance objectives.
- Maintaining rigorous configuration control, data integrity, and documentation standards.
- Engaging with authorities by providing clear compliance evidence and responding to inquiries or clarifications.
- Preparing flight test orders and coordinating test readiness with pilots, aircrew, remote operators, ground crew, and engineering teams.
- Acting 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 in 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.
- Fluency in English – both 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.
- Familiarity with 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 language proficiency: B2 - Upper Intermediate.
What's in it for You
- Be part of an emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation.
- Join a high-tech company at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation.
- Collaborate with a team of over 50 individuals from currently 12 nations and cultures, with exciting team events.
- Experience a dynamic, motivated, hands-on, and international working environment.
- Enjoy transparent communication and an open feedback culture with short communication lines.
- Benefit from flexible working models, including a 20% mobile office option.
- Explore unlimited opportunities for entrepreneurial thinking and participation.
- Work in office spaces and production facilities with excellent connections to public transport.
- Engage with well-known international customers, suppliers, and partners.
- Experience steep learning curves with trusting mentorship.
- Gain 360° insight and 100% involvement in the processes and development steps of our drones.
- Enjoy 25 paid vacation days per year.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.