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Teamlead Flight Testing (m/f/d)

Weiterstadt, Germany
Category
Operations
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior

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.

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Company Info

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Wingcopter

Builds the Wingcopter 198 tilt-rotor VTOL drone for long-range cargo delivery, LiDAR infrastructure ...

Industry
Drones & UAV
Founded2017
Company Size201-500
HeadquartersWeiterstadt, Germany

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