CareerPlan

Head of Engineering - Design Organisation (m/f/d)

Hildesheim, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Technical authority for the Design Organisation ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations (EASA/UK CAA) and driving complex aircraft system design, development, and certification.

Role type

Senior leadership IC (Head of Engineering)

Builds

Certified aircraft designs and flight test programs

Domain

Aviation / Aerospace engineering

Required skills

Systems engineering, regulatory compliance (EASA/UK CAA/FAA), project management, technical leadership, problem solving, process improvement

Preferred skills

Automotive industry experience, German company experience, avionics integration expertise

Technologies

EASA regulations, UK CAA regulations, BCAR A8-21, DULV BUT

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the Design Assurance System, lead Engineering/Development/Certification functions, coordinate external Compliance Verification Engineers, sign Declarations of Compliance, manage design and flight test programs, provide technical authority for design decisions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC