Powertrain Systems & Flight Test Engineer

Greenjets; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Greenjets Limited is seeking a Powertrain Systems & Flight Test Engineer to support electric and hybrid propulsion development, integration and testing from Germany. You will connect design engineering with real-world test activity, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, controls, software and aircraft teams.

You will own requirements, interfaces and test plans, travel to test locations, and help turn operational needs into coherent powertrain specifications while ensuring safety and

Qualifikationen

• Degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with powertrain systems, systems engineering, electrical integration or testing, preferably in aerospace or UAVs.
• Knowledge of requirements, integration, testing and verification processes.

Aufgaben

• Manage powertrain system requirements, architecture, interfaces and testing with proper verification.
• Integrate propulsion components including batteries, controllers, motors, sensors and cooling.
• Prepare and review system designs, wiring diagrams, test plans and risk assessments.
• Work hands-on with propulsion and aircraft hardware for assembly, testing and troubleshooting.
• Plan and support ground and flight tests to assess performance, energy use and safety.
• Analyze test data, identify issues and suggest improvements to performance.
• Collaborate with pilots, flight ops and engineering teams across locations.
• Support technical reviews, safety assessments and test readiness checks.
• Contribute to safety and airworthiness activities during testing and integration.
• Coordinate with suppliers on components and integration challenges.
• Develop propulsion concepts from prototypes to production-ready solutions.

Kenntnisse

Powertrain systems

Systems engineering

Electrical integration

Testing

Data analysis

Willingness to travel

English communication

German language

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Jobbeschreibung

AboutUs:

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market. Our work spans research and development, engine production, aircraft systems, technical integration and flight testing. We are committed to delivering high-grade engineering and best-in-class propulsion for unmanned aircraft.

We operate in a technically demanding, fast-moving environment, combining rigorous engineering with pragmatic execution. We focus on delivering reliable, high-performance, cost-effective systems that can be industrialised and deployed at scale.

About the Role

Greenjets is seeking a Powertrain Systems & Flight Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of electric and hybrid propulsion systems from our Germany operations. This is a practical engineering role for someone who is equally comfortable defining requirements and interfaces at a computer, working hands-on with hardware in the workshop or laboratory, and deploying to test locations to support ground and flight trials.

You will connect design engineering with real-world test activity. Working across electrical, mechanical, controls, software and aircraft teams, you will help turn operational needs into coherent powertrain requirements, integrate propulsion hardware into aircraft systems, design safe and effective tests, analyse data and feed evidence back into product decisions.

The role suits a curious, methodical and pragmatic engineer who enjoys owning technical problems through the full development cycle rather than working only in design, analysis or operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development and management of powertrain system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and testing, ensuring all requirements are properly verified.

• Help integrate key propulsion components, including batteries, power distribution systems, motor controllers, electric motors, sensors, and cooling systems.

• Prepare and review technical documentation, including system designs, wiring diagrams, test plans, risk assessments and engineering reports.

• Work hands‑on with propulsion and aircraft hardware, supporting assembly, installation, testing, troubleshooting and system checks.

• Plan and support ground and flight tests to assess powertrain performance, energy efficiency, thermal behaviour, reliability and safety.

• Monitor and analyse test data, identify technical issues and recommend improvements to system performance and design.

• Participate in testing activities in Germany and other approved locations, working closely with pilots, flight operations and engineering teams.

• Support technical reviews, safety assessments, test readiness checks and verification of system requirements.

• Contribute to aircraft safety and airworthiness activities, ensuring safe integration and testing of propulsion systems.

• Work with suppliers and technical partners on component selection, technical questions and integration challenges.

• Help develop propulsion systems from early prototypes into reliable, production-ready solutions.

What you’ll bring

• A degree, technical qualification, or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or a related engineering field.

• Experience in powertrain systems, systems engineering, electrical integration or testing, ideally in aerospace, UAVs, automotive or motorsport.

• Good understanding of system requirements, integration, testing and verification processes.

• Hands‑on experience assembling, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware and software systems.

• Ability to analyse test data, identify issues and clearly communicate findings.

• Willingness to travel regularly and support testing activities at different locations, including outdoor environments.

• Strong English communication skills; German language capability is highly desirable for collaboration with local partners, suppliers and authorities.

• A structured, safety‑focused and team‑oriented approach, with the flexibility to work in a fast‑paced development environment.

Location and Employment

This role is based in Germany, with regular travel to integration facilities and test locations in Germany and, where required, other European or international programme locations. The position is offered as a permanent role or contract engagement depending on experience and availability. Compensation will be aligned with experience and scope of responsibility.