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