Flight Test Engineer (a)

SwissDrones Operating AG; Buchs (SG); Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 paid vacation days per year

Flexible working models with 20% mobile office option

Transparent communication and open feedback culture

Zusammenfassung

A leading drone technology company in Switzerland is seeking an experienced Aerospace Test Engineer to develop and maintain flight test procedures for drone applications. Responsibilities include monitoring flight tests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing documentation for submission to authorities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and 5+ years in aerospace test engineering, with a strong focus on compliance. Join an innovative team dedicated to advancing aerial intelligence and technology.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering with a focus on compliance verification.
• Strong background in flight mechanics, avionics, and systems integration.
• Proven track record of defining and executing test plans and producing compliance documentation for regulatory authorities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain comprehensive flight test procedures, test cards, and risk assessments.
• Monitor flight and ground tests ensuring traceability to requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports and compliance documentation.

Kenntnisse

Flight mechanics

Avionics

Systems integration

Compliance verification

Documentation

Communication skills

Team management

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

M365 (Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams)

Python

MATLAB

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

SwissDrones is one of the globally most advanced companies to transform the aerial intelligence market. Our uncrewed helicopters replace dangerous, polluting, and expensive manned aircraft for critical applications in public safety, search & reconnaissance, and infrastructure inspection globally – enabling safe, low-emission, and cost-effective solutions for a better world.

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

SwissDrones Operating AG
Ms Jascha Elena Ossig
Head of Operations & HR
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