Role and 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 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