Flight Test Engineer (a)

Flight Test & Compliance Engineering

Join a high-tech company at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation. As an emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation, we offer a dynamic, motivated, and international working environment where you can contribute to the development of next-generation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required 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 and Confluence.
• German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language.

What's in for you

• Be part of a team of over 50 people from 12 nations and cultures with great team events.
• 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 and 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.