Senior Certification Flight Test Engineer

Wingcopter; Weiterstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Parking space

Employee discounts

Employee events

Dogs welcome

Home office

Flexible working hours

Sports and Fitness Options

Zusammenfassung

Wingcopter is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to develop flight test plans, lead tests, analyze logs, and prepare reports for certification activities. You will oversee flight test operations, ensure regulatory compliance (FAA/ANAC/JCAB/EASA), and collaborate with certification, ground test, and software/hardware teams in Germany.

Requirements include an A1/A3 drone pilot license, EU Class B driving license, fluent English and intermediate German, and hands-on experience with PX-4 and

Qualifikationen

• Must hold A1/A3 drone pilot license.
• EU Class B driving license required.
• Fluent in English; intermediate German.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead flight test plans, test cards, and execute flight tests.
• Analyze flight-logged data and prepare test reports.
• Lead flight test operations and ensure certification flight testing compliance.
• Coordinate with certification, ground test, and software/hardware teams in Germany.
• Review and approve flight test documentation.

Ausbildung

Drone pilot license A1/A3

EU Class B driving license

PX-4 autopilot

RC-based fixed-wing aircraft

Test-driven development

eVTOL UAS/manned aircraft systems

Tools

PX-4 autopilot

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must hold an A1/A3 drone pilot license.
• EU Class B driving license required.

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.

Languages:

• Fluent in English.
• Intermediate proficiency in German.

• Parking space
• Employee discounts
• Employee events
• Dogs welcome
• Home office
• Flexible working hours
• Sports and Fitness Options

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.

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.