#ET20R Ground Test on HC (d/f/m)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Donauwörth; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Employee stock options

Discounted car leasing

Public transport subsidy

Job Bike

Wellpass

Holiday pay and bonuses

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Ground Test Engineer to join the Engineering Ground Test team at the Donauwörth site. You will organize, prepare and perform ground tests on helicopters with interfaces to engineering, design and test squads.

The role requires an engineering degree and a security check, 5–10 years in electrical or communications engineering, and fluency in German and English. We offer a permanent contract, extensive training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical qualification in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and perform ground test activities on various helicopters.
• Lead EMC-focused tests and assist with vibration and acoustic tests.
• Analyze and validate test data and prepare reports for flight tests.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Innovation

Education

Engineering degree in mechatronics / electrical / communications engineering or technical degree

Job description

Ground Test Engineer (d/f/m) - Engineering Ground Test on Aircraft

You will join the Ground Test team, which is part of the Flight Test Center of AIRBUS Helicopters Germany. Our team performs development, certification, and qualification testing activities on aircraft on ground. It comprises the domains electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), avionics and vehicle mission systems, vibrations, and acoustics. Our main goal is to ensure system maturity for by making the bridge between avionic/vehicle rigs and flight tests. In order to do that we optimize integration and test sequence in close relationship with design office, simulation, rigs, flight-test crews, and prototype shops. Finally, we show compliance with regulations specifications or certification/qualification requirements, in order to get our aircraft certified.

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions


• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

Special benefits

• employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, and further additional company benefits such as Job Bike and Wellpass

On-site facilities

• medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services


• canteens and cafeterias

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Organizing, preparing, and performing ground test activities on various helicopters of the AIRBUS Helicopters fleet (development and certification) with related interfaces (Chief Engineering/Project, Prototype Shop, Design department or Helicopter Test Coordinator/Test Squad Leader)


• Being responsible for ground test activities mainly for EMC, and in addition for vibration and acoustic tests for civil and military platforms


• Analyzing and validating the test data with immediate debriefing and report before the flight tests


• Writing of technical reports and follow up of respective problem analysis


• Supporting to aircraft troubleshooting and ensuring testing expertise


• Following technological evolution for new systems, functions, testing tools and means

Desired skills and qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechatronics / electrical engineering / communications engineering or technical degree (e.g. completed technical vocational training and Technikerschule)


• Capability to undergo a Sicherheitsüberprüfung, at minimum Ü2


• At least 5–10 years of professional experience in a technically relevant area of electrical or communications engineering, design, development or a similar field


• Strong interest or experience in avionic systems, radios, test or simulation tools is an advantage


• Innovative thinking, tenacity, adaptability, flexibility, and teamwork skills


• Very good analysis and excellent communication skills


• High resilience and ability to work in a daily changing and highly dynamic environment

Language skills

• Fluent in German and English.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Testing

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.