YOUR MISSION
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Test Engineer to join our team. The Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing flight test programs on various aircraft and systems. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, technical expertise in aviation technology, and be able to work collaboratively with a team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordinating flight test activities including development of test plans, test procedures, and test reports
- Working with design teams to develop test objectives and strategies
- Performing test readiness reviews and evaluating risks associated with test operations
- Conducting flight test activities to evaluate aircraft and system performance
- Analysing flight test data to evaluate aircraft and system performance, identify issues and provide recommendations for improvement
- Supporting flight test safety activities and enforcing strict adherence to protocols and procedures
- Developing and maintaining documentation associated with flight test activities
- Actively participating in technical discussions and providing sound recommendations to project teams
- Staying up to date with the latest aviation technologies and testing methodologies
YOUR PROFILE
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight testing, aviation, or related field
- Strong understanding of aviation technology and flight system
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex engineering data and provide sound recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Working knowledge of flight test regulations, standards, and protocols
- Willingness to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis
- Experience with aircraft or system certification
- Familiarity with industry standards
- Active pilot license or EASA/FAA certification
WHY US?
- A full-time, permanent position based in Augsburg, Germany
- The opportunity to join an international, innovative and fast-growing team, where you can grow professionally and have a real impact on the company from day one
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours and home office options
- A high degree of freedom and responsibility
- A diverse and international team of dedicated, open-minded colleagues
AutoFlight is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
ABOUT US
AutoFlight Europe is a global High-Tech Start-up, developing and manufacturing electrical aircrafts. It is the mission of AutoFlight Europe to provide safe and reliable logistic air systems as well as Advanced Air Mobility-Solutions for the public transport. For this AutoFlight Europe fosters new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, highly automatic flying and modern materials to further develop the eVTOL-business.