CareerPlan

#ET20A Production Lead Flight Test Engineer (d/f/m)

Donauwörth, BAYERNFull-time2026-08-24 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Production Lead Flight Test Engineer responsible for conducting helicopter flight tests, ground runs, and test campaigns while serving as part of the flight crew.

Role type

Senior IC flight test engineer (helicopters)

Builds

Flight-ready helicopter products

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Helicopters

Required skills

Flight test engineering (Class 2), Private Pilot License (PPL A/H), Medical Class 1/2, Radio operator license (English), Engineering background, Documentation & reporting, Regulatory compliance, Test campaign management, Ground run standardization

Preferred skills

International mobility, Long-term test campaign experience

Technologies

Flight test documentation tools, Regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

Conduct flight tests and ground runs on helicopters as part of the flight crew, Create test documentation and collaborate with authorities, Coordinate between Flight Line, Quality, and Engineering, Ensure standardization of ground runs, Execute long-term test campaigns and travel for duties

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC