Flight Test Engineer (a)

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Role & Responsibilty - 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 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 for you - An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation - To be part of a high-tech company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation - A team of over 50 people from (currently) 12 nations and cultures with great team events - A dynamic, motivated, hands-on and international working environment - Transparent communication at eye level and open feedback culture with short communication lines - Flexible working models with 20% mobile office option - Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation - Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport - 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