Flight Test & Compliance Engineer — Flexible & Global Team

SwissDrones Operating AG; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models with 20% mobile office option

25 paid vacation days per year

Dynamic, motivated working environment

Team events with multicultural staff

Mentorship and steep learning curves

Job summary

SwissDrones Operating AG is seeking an experienced aerospace test engineer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The role involves developing flight test procedures, ensuring compliance with EASA/FAA regulations, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, along with strong documentation skills and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position includes a dynamic working environment and offers 25 paid vacation days per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering focusing on compliance verification.
• Proven track record of defining and executing test plans and producing compliance documentation.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, able to translate test outcomes into compliance evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain flight test procedures and risk assessments.
• Monitor flight and ground tests for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare test reports for submission to EASA/FAA.
• Support SORA and SAIL compliance activities and engage with authorities.

Skills

Flight mechanics

Avionics

Systems integration

Test planning

Compliance verification

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Telemetry

Safety assessments

UAV flight testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

M365 (Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams)

Python

MATLAB

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SwissDrones Operating AG is seeking an experienced aerospace test engineer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The role involves developing flight test procedures, ensuring compliance with EASA/FAA regulations, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, along with strong documentation skills and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position includes a dynamic working environment and offers 25 paid vacation days per year.