Flight Test Engineer (a)

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

Role and Responsibility

• Develop and maintain comprehensive flight test procedures, test cardsand risk assessments in alignment with engineering requirements and safety protocols
• Monitor flight and ground tests, ensuring traceability to requirements and regulatory objectives
• Prepare comprehensive test reports and compliance documentation suitable for submission to EASA / FAA and other authorities
• Support SORA and SAIL compliance activities, including operational risk assessment validation and contingency procedure verification
• Collaborate with systems, avionics, and mechanical teams to align test activities with program-level compliance objectives
• Maintain rigorous configuration control, data integrity, and documentation standards
• Support authority engagement by providing clear compliance evidence and responding to findings or clarifications
• Prepare flight test orders and coordinate test readiness with pilots, aircrew, remote operators, ground crew, and engineering teams
• Act as Telemetry Controller during test campaigns, monitoring real-time data and providing mission support

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong background in flight mechanics, avionics, and systems integration
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering with a focus on compliance verification
• Proven track record of defining and executing test plans and producing compliance documentation for regulatory authorities
• Solid knowledge of EASA certification frameworks (CS-27/29 or SC-Light UAS) and SORA/SAIL processes
• Experience with flight test planning, safety processes, telemetry, and instrumentation
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to translate test outcomes into compliance evidence
• Ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in english – written and spoken
• Experience with M365 (Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams)
• A strong can-do/will-do attitude

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with UAV flight testing under EASA oversight
• Knowledge of test data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA, military, or equivalent)
• Experience with safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, FMEA, FTA)
• Prior involvement in audits or compliance reviews with authorities.
• Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL environments, ground control stations, and payload integration
• Experience with Jira, Confluence
• German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language

What's in for you

• An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation
• To be part of a high-tech company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation
• A team of over 50 people from (currently) 12 nations and cultures with great team events
• A dynamic, motivated, hands‑on and international working environment
• Transparent communication at eye level and open feedback culture with short communication lines
• Flexible working models with 20% mobile office option
• Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation
• Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport
• Well‑known and international customers, suppliers and partners
• Steep learning curves and trusting mentorship
• 360° insight and 100% involvement in the processes and development steps of our drones
• 25 paid vacation days per year