Senior Certification Flight Test Engineer (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Weiterstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in aviation technology seeks a Senior Flight Test Engineer to develop and oversee flight test operations. The role requires extensive experience in flight testing and collaboration with certification departments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative drone technology that saves lives.

Leistungen

Parking space

Employee events

Dogs welcome

Home office

Sports and Fitness Options

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in manned/unmanned flight testing.
• Direct experience with aviation authorities like FAA, EASA.

Aufgaben

• Develop flight test plans and execute flight tests.
• Lead flight test operations and ensure compliance with UAV airworthiness.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

Positive Mindset

Proactive Attitude

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Aviation Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

PX-4 auto flight-controller

RC-based fixed-wing aircraft

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Wingcopter GmbH

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Posted:

11.05.2025

Expiry Date:

25.06.2025

Job Description:

Your mission

• Develop project-specific and function-specific flight test plans, test cards, execute flight tests, analyze flight-recorded logs, and prepare test reports.
• Lead and oversee flight test operations as a Senior Flight Test Engineer.
• Focus on certification flight testing with experience in at least one of the following regulatory bodies: FAA, ANAC, JCAB, or EASA.
• Ensure compliance with UAV airworthiness and continued airworthiness, particularly considering UAV test equipment instrumentation.
• Conduct requirement-based functional flight testing, including failure scenario assessments, specific demonstrations, durability, reliability, and environmental envelope expansion.
• Review and approve flight test plans, test cards, and test reports.
• Collaborate closely with certification departments, ground test teams, and software/hardware development teams, working directly with development & test teams in Germany.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Aviation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in manned/unmanned flight testing with significant hands-on experience.
• Direct experience working with at least one of the following aviation authorities: ANAC, FAA, EASA, or JCAB.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong working knowledge of PX-4 auto flight-controller and eVTOL UAS/manned aircraft systems.
  • Experience with RC-based fixed-wing aircraft and drone flying.
  • Familiarity with test-driven development, experience-based testing, and iterative V-model production development cycles.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Must hold an A1/A3 drone pilot license.
  • EU Class B driving license required.
• Languages:
  • Fluent in English.
  • Intermediate proficiency in German.

What you bring as a perfect candidate

• You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
• You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
• You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.

What we'll offer

• Parking space
• Employee events
• Dogs welcome
• Home office
• Sports and Fitness Options

Why us?

• Join a dynamic, motivated team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Experience the energy and agility of a fast-growing tech startup where every day brings new opportunities.
• Take ownership of projects and bring your ideas to life, shaping the direction of our work.
• We are dedicated to supporting your growth with resources and opportunities to advance your role and career.
• Your work will have a direct, positive impact on both the company and society, contributing to meaningful change.

About us

Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.