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

Airbus; Donauwörth; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary including holiday/ x

30 days holidays and extra days-off

Pension and employee stock options

Discounts at local businesses

Job Bike and Wellpass

On-site medical services

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH in Donauwörth seeks a Ground Test Engineer (d/f/m) to join the Flight Test Center. You will organize and perform ground tests on Airbus helicopters, with EMC, vibrations, acoustics and avionics focus, coordinating with design, rigs and test crews.

The role requires an engineering degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, fluent German and English, and a strong problem-solving mindset to analyze test data and report findings for certification.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechatronics / electrical or communications engineering.
• Fluent German and English communication skills.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in electrical or communications engineering.
• Interest or experience in avionic systems, radios, test or simulation tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare and perform ground test activities on Airbus helicopters for development and certification.
• Responsible mainly for EMC tests and also for vibration and acoustic tests.
• Analyze and validate test data with debriefs and reports before flight tests.
• Write technical reports and follow up on problem analyses.
• Support aircraft troubleshooting and maintain testing expertise.
• Monitor technological evolution for new systems and testing tools.

Skills

German language (Fluent)

English language (Fluent)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Engineering degree in mechatronics / electrical engineering / communications engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Avionics test equipment

Radio systems knowledge

Job description

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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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

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