Junior Engineer – Avionics Ground and Flight Test [26082] (M/W/D)

Sopra Steria USA; Manching; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sopra Steria USA is seeking a candidate for avionics ground and flight test activities based in Manching, Germany. Responsibilities include preparing test programs, executing tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams within Airbus Defence and Space.

Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 1–2 years experience, knowledge of avionics systems, and proficiency in German and English. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in engineering or testing activities.
• Familiar with test support systems tracing tools and programming languages like C, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Prepare avionics ground and flight test activities, developing flight test programs.
• Execute on-aircraft ground tests and monitor test data during flight tests.
• Analyze test data, document results, deviations, and findings.

Skills

Knowledge of fighter avionics systems

Test support systems tracing tools

Programming languages (C, C++, Python)

Proficient German

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Proactive personality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MaTE

OCTANE

DOORS

JIRA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare avionics ground and flight test activities on aircraft, including development of flight test programs.
• Execute on‑aircraft ground tests and participate in real‑time monitoring of test data systems during flight tests.
• Analyze test data and document results, deviations, and findings.
• Develop analysis routines/software or define requirements for analysis software related to test data evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with design, development, and testing teams within Airbus Defence and Space and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering.
• Brings 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in engineering or testing activities.
• Has knowledge of fighter avionics systems.
• Is familiar with test support systems tracing tools and high level programming languages such as MaTE, OCTANE, DOORS, JIRA, C, C++ and Python.
• Has proficient German and fluent English language skills.
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a problem solving mindset and a proactive open minded personality.

Additional Information

This position is based in Manching, Germany.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain Ü2 security clearance.

Last apply date: 11/06/2026!