Test Engineer (m/f/d)

NAXCON; Braunschweig; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

German language development

Dedicated point of contact

Professional growth

Regular team events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany seeks a Test Engineer to verify safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and related components. You will coordinate tests with development, safety engineers, and international partners, and manage test facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include test planning, deriving test cases, and developing test setups, with environment, vibration, and flight testing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering (FH/TU or M.Eng./M.Sc.) in aerospace/mechatronics/electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience conducting various tests (environmental, flight, ground) per relevant standards.
• Fluency in German; strong technical English.
• Experience in requirements engineering and test specification.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and V-model development processes.
• Preferably exposure to military aviation standards (STANAG 4370, MIL-STD-810H, DO-160G).
• Basic knowledge of hardware and software development.
• Familiarity with JAMA and MS Office.
• Team-oriented, solution-focused, hands-on attitude; strong communication.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification tests for safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems for UAVs and munitions.
• Coordinate verification tests with development, MPI/CVE, safety engineers and NATO partners.
• Coordinate test facilities and equipment (internal and external).
• Support validation for UAS and plan/test validation tasks.
• Develop test plans and test strategies and validate procedures.
• Derive test cases and integrate into a requirements tool (e.g., JAMA).
• Create and develop test setups and instrumentation for testing.
• Perform environmental, vibration, EMC, and flight/test operations as required.
• Prepare test reports and verification documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical English

German language skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in engineering (FH/TU or M.Eng./M.Sc.)

Tools

JAMA

MS Office

Job description

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Test Engineer

Location: Braunschweig, Germany

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Conducting verification tests on safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, munitions, and their components in accordance with the system development process.


• Coordinating verification tests with participating or supporting development, MPI/CVE, and safety engineers, as well as with the


• German customer, the Bundeswehr, and NATO partners both nationally and internationally.


• Coordinating test facilities (internal and external) and test equipment.


• Supporting and conducting validation for UAS:


• Planning and coordinating test tasks


• Assisting in the formulation of testable requirements


• Assisting in the development of test strategies and plans, as well as validation procedures (ULs, LAfos, AMCs, or MOCs)


• Derivation of test cases; integration of test cases into a requirements tool (e.g., JAMA)


• Creation and development of test plans


• Development or support in the development/design of test setups and their instrumentation for testing


• Conducting or assisting with tests such as environmental tests in the laboratory (water, air pressure, temperature, EMC, etc.), stress and vibration tests, mechanical/electronic system compatibility testing, endurance testing, as well as flight tests and ground tests


• Preparation of test reports and verification documentation

Requirements:

• Master's degree in engineering (FH/TU or M.Eng./M.Sc.) in the fields of aerospace engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering


• Experience conducting various tests, e.g., environmental tests, flight tests, and/or ground tests in accordance with STANAG 4370, AAS3P-11, AECTP-200, MIL Std 810H, and DO-160G


• Fluency in Germany


• Experience in requirements engineering and test specification


• Knowledge of systems engineering and development processes (V-model)


• Preferably, experience with military aviation development standards (e.g., STANAG 4370, AECTP-200, MIL-STD-810H, DO-160G)


• Basic knowledge of hardware and software development


• Knowledge of JAMA and MS Office software


• Team-oriented and solution-focused approach to thinking and working, as well as a hands-on mentality


• Strong goal orientation and excellent communication skills


• Technical English and excellent German language skills


• Flexibility, ability to work in a team, high level of commitment, and attention to quality


• Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.


• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.


• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.


• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.


• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.


• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.