Senior Ground Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Personio; Weiterstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts

Corporate benefits

Employee events

Remote work options

Flexible hours

EGYM Wellpass

Business Bike

Zusammenfassung

Personio is seeking a senior test engineer in Germany to lead bench and system testing for aviation-related equipment, with emphasis on DO-160G and MIL-STD-810 environmental tests. You will drive test strategies, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across internal and external teams to ensure high quality outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 7+ years of experience, and hands-on work with Jira, Visure, Python, PX-4 controllers, and eVTOL systems.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in aviation, electrical or computer engineering.
• 7+ years in system bench testing / equipment testing (aviation or automotive).
• Deep understanding of equipment to UAS level testing (SW/HW).
• Experience in environmental testing (DO-160G, MIL-STD-810).
• Proficient with test-driven development and verification cycles.

Aufgaben

• Test planning and execution for W198 Copter equipment and system integration.
• Refine test requirements aligned with project and safety goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Identify and resolve issues during testing with timely solutions.
• Maintain detailed test records and generate stakeholder reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Select and install measurement units for test needs; support instrumentation.

Kenntnisse

Test planning

Requirements analysis

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Collaboration

Instrumentation

Environmental testing

Bench testing

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in aviation, electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Jira

Visure

Python

PX-4 auto flight-controller

eVTOL UAS system

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures for W198 Copter equipment, system integration and Overall system with focus on ground testing.
• Requirements Analysis: Evaluate test requirements, contribute to their refinement, and ensure they are aligned with project and safety goals.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues during testing, ensuring timely solutions are implemented.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of test results, analyse findings, and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including internal and external customers, to ensure successful test campaigns.
• Instrumentation: The candidate is capable to choose market available/inhouse develop measurements units and able to install as per test need.
• MILSTD 810, DO160G based lab/environmental testing and certification testing (ANATEL, FCC, EMC, etc.).
• Develop methods and benches for equipment lifetime testing.

Your profile

• Master’s Degree as aviation engineer, electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar
• 7+ years of professional experience in system bench testing/ equipment testing domain (aviation and/or automotive)
• Deep understanding of equipment level testing to UAS level testing including SW, HW and
• Professional working experience in environmental testing (DO 160 G, MIL STD 810) and able to define test strategy of product durability and reliability evaluation.
• Working know-how of:
  • Test-driven development, Experience based testing and iterative V – based production development cycle.
  • Jira , Visure (requirement management tool) , Python
  • PX-4 auto flight-controller, eVTOL UAS/manned aircraft system
• Nice to have good experience in manned/ unmanned aviation, experience with EASA and FAA relevant content or similar is a plus
• Professional experience : Copter instrumentation for testing

What you bring as a perfect candidate

• 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.

What we’ll offer

• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.

Why us?

• A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
• A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
• A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
• Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
• A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.