Teamlead Flight Testing (m/f/d)
Core
Lead and manage a team of flight test engineers to oversee product certification with regulatory bodies (FAA, ANAC, JCAB, EASA) for UAV and manned aircraft systems.
Role type
Senior IC flight test team lead (UAV/eVTOL)
Builds
Certified UAV and eVTOL aircraft systems
Domain
Aviation engineering / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
UAV airworthiness, airmanship, flight test planning, resource management, regulatory certification (FAA/EASA/ANAC/JCAB), test-driven development, V-model production cycles, Jira, Visure, PX-4 auto flight controllers, A1/A3 drone pilot license
Preferred skills
Master's degree in aviation/electrical/computer engineering, 10+ years flight testing experience, 5+ years test management experience, leadership of technical teams, experience with manned or unmanned flight testing
Technologies
Jira, Visure, PX-4
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of approximately 8 flight test engineers; Guide and oversee flight testing activities for product certification; Plan and estimate flight testing tasks, manage resources, timelines, and logistics; Review and release flight test plans, cards, and reports; Work closely with certification, ground test, software, and hardware teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
