Teamlead Flight Testing (m/f/d)

Wingcopter; Weiterstadt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking space

Employee discounts

Employee events

Dogs welcome

Home office

Flexible working hours

Sports and Fitness Options

Job summary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aviation engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in manned or unmanned flight testing.
• 5+ years of experience as a test manager.
• Proven leadership experience managing flight test engineers or similar teams.
• Experience in certification flight testing with ANAC, FAA, EASA, JCAB.
• Strong knowledge of test‑driven development and iterative V‑model cycles.
• Familiar with Jira, Visure, PX‑4, eVTOL UAS; A1/A3 drone license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of about 8 flight test engineers.
• Oversee flight testing for product certification with regulatory bodies.
• Represent flight test in PI planning to align with product goals.
• Plan and estimate flight tests; manage resources, timelines and logistics.
• Apply UAV airworthiness expertise for safe, instrumented flight tests.
• Review and release flight test plans and reports for quality.
• Collaborate with certification, ground test, software and hardware teams.

Skills

Flight testing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Test-driven development

Jira

Visure

PX-4

eVTOL

Drone license A1/A3

Education

Master's degree in aviation engineering / electrical / computer engineering

Tools

Jira

Visure

PX-4 autopilot

eVTOL UAS

Job description

Your mission

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 8 flight test engineers.
• Guide and oversee flight testing activities for product certification with regulatory bodies (FAA, ANAC, JCAB, EASA).
• Actively participate in Product Increment (PI) planning, representing the flight test team and ensuring alignment with product goals.
• Plan and estimate flight testing tasks, manage resources, timelines, and logistics for testing and validation projects.
• Apply expertise in UAV airworthiness and airmanship, ensuring safe and effective flight tests with appropriate instrumentation.
• Review and release flight test plans, cards, and reports to ensure quality and accuracy
• Work closely with certification, ground test, software, and hardware teams, and continuously improve flight test processes.

Your profile

• You have a master’s degree in aviation engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field.
• You have 10+ years of professional experience in manned or unmanned flight testing.
• You have more than 5 years of experience as a test manager.
• You have Proven leadership experience in managing flight test engineers or similar technical teams.
• You have experience in certification flight testing and working with regulatory authorities (ANAC, FAA, EASA, JCAB).
• You bring a strong understanding of test-driven development, experience-based testing, and iterative V-model production development cycles.
• You are familiar with Jira, Visure (requirement management tools), PX-4 auto flight controllers, and eVTOL UAS/manned aircraft systems. A1/A3 drone pilot license required.

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

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

Why us?

• 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.