UAV Flight Test Engineer – Certification & Compliance

HYTE®; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HYTE, an unmanned aviation specialist, seeks a Flight Test Engineer to drive flight test activities and certification efforts under EASA frameworks. The role spans engineering, operations and regulatory domains in a fast‑moving environment.

You will develop test procedures, coordinate across avionics, systems and mechanical teams, and deliver regulatory evidence while maintaining strict documentation and data integrity.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace test engineering with a focus on compliance verification.
• Strong understanding of flight mechanics, avionics and systems integration.
• Experience defining and executing test plans and delivering certification documentation.
• Solid knowledge of EASA certification frameworks and SORA/SAIL processes.
• Experience in flight test planning, safety processes, telemetry and instrumentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate test results into compliance evidence.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with UAV flight testing under EASA oversight.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with certification frameworks across EASA, FAA or similar.
• Background in safety assessments such as FHA, PSSA, FMEA or FTA.
• Experience supporting audits or working directly with regulatory authorities.
• Hands‑on experience with SIL/HIL environments, ground control stations or payload integration.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain flight test procedures, test cards and risk assessments aligned with engineering and safety requirements.
• Plan and monitor flight and ground test campaigns, ensuring traceability to requirements and certification objectives.
• Prepare test reports and compliance documentation suitable for EASA, FAA and other regulatory authorities.
• Support SORA and SAIL activities, including operational risk assessments and contingency validation.
• Coordinate with systems, avionics and mechanical teams to align with programme goals.
• Maintain configuration control, data integrity and high documentation standards throughout testing.
• Support engagement with authorities, including responding to findings and providing compliance evidence.
• Prepare flight test orders and ensure readiness across pilots, operators, ground crew and engineering teams.
• Act as Telemetry Controller during test campaigns, monitoring real-time data and supporting mission execution.

Kenntnisse

Flight test planning and execution

Telemetry and instrumentation

Data analysis (Python, MATLAB)

Regulatory liaison (EASA/FAA)

Cross‑functional coordination

Documentation and reporting

SORA/SAIL knowledge

German language (B2)

Ausbildung

Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MATLAB

Python

Jobbeschreibung

HYTE, an unmanned aviation specialist, seeks a Flight Test Engineer to drive flight test activities and certification efforts under EASA frameworks. The role spans engineering, operations and regulatory domains in a fast‑moving environment.

You will develop test procedures, coordinate across avionics, systems and mechanical teams, and deliver regulatory evidence while maintaining strict documentation and data integrity.