Flight Test Operational Support Engineer | Flight Test Operational Support Engineer (m/w/d)

Ingenieurbüro Heimann Gunnar Heimann

Donauwörth, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 2, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH in Donauwörth as a Flight Test Operational Support Engineer, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace. This position involves planning, optimizing, and communicating ground and flight test activities for prototype and serial helicopters, ensuring alignment with the responsible Flight Test Engineer. Key responsibilities include preparing flight test campaigns across Europe, defining and documenting correct test configurations, and drafting necessary documentation for flight clearance approval. You will act as the central interface within the Flight Test Integrated Team, supporting test monitoring via telemetry and assisting with test reports and certification documentation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, possesses at least four years of professional experience in project management, and demonstrates strong knowledge of avionics, aircraft systems, and system engineering principles, including validation, verification, and airworthiness.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • At least 4 years in project management
  • Professional experience in System Integration and/or Design
  • Professional experience in Weapon System Design
  • Professional experience in Test Operations
  • Professional experience in Qualification, Certification, and Safety

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to support test campaigns both on-site and off-site (primarily within Europe)