Senior Flight Test Engineer (m/w/d)

Kurz zusammengefasst

Falk Defence GmbH seeks a Senior Flight Test Engineer to lead planning, execution and analysis of flight‑test campaigns for next‑generation UAV and manned aircraft. The role involves creating test procedures, setting up instrumentation, supervising test‑crew activities and producing performance reports and safety assessments while working closely with pilots, system engineers and certification authorities. Day‑to‑day duties include coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, managing test‑flight schedules, analysing data with MATLAB/Simulink and Python, and ensuring compliance with certification requirements. The position is based in a hybrid model at the Leipzig hub, offering access to advanced test facilities and the opportunity to influence cutting‑edge aerospace technologies for international defence customers. What the role asks for: - Minimum 8 years flight‑test experience - Strong aerodynamics knowledge - Strong avionics knowledge - Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink - Proficiency with Python - Proven project‑leadership in multidisciplinary teams