Textron

Sr. Flight Control / Simulation Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Textron  •  Munich, DE (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Sr. Flight Control / Simulation Test Engineer (m/f/d)(

Job Number:

341859)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

  • Testing of flight control and vehicle management functions across various aircraft projects
  • Conceptual design of test strategy to allow for reusability of test cases over different verification and development environments such as:
    MATLAB-Simulink and Model-in-the-Loop
    Closed and open loop tests for both host and target environments
    Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL and IronBirds)
    Flight tests
  • Test strategy definition, including:
    Coordination with various internal and external stakeholders
    Specification, and implementation of related test cases
    Execution and analysis of test cases
    Data handling, analysis and judgement on test results
  • Integrated testing in MIL and HIL environments as well as during flight test campaign
  • Development of suitable tools enhancing automation of test case execution, analysis and report filing
  • Test case documentation and traceability
  • On-site support for flight testing of manned and unmanned aircraft

Qualifications

  • University degree in aerospace engineering or similar courses of studies
  • 5-10 years professional experience in aviation industry
  • Previous experience working in compliance with aviation standards: ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-331 and DO-330 standards
  • Previous experience with Speedgoat Real-Time Simulation and Testing is an advantage
  • Testing experience with simulations in software / model and hardware environments

  • Hands-on experience with Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and Mathworks verification toolchain (Simulink Coverage, Design Verifier, Simulink Test,

    Polyspace, Code Inspector)

  • Background in flight dynamics and flight operations is an advantage
  • Flight testing experience is an advantage
  • Very good communication skills and ability to work in a team
  • Passion for aviation and the future of aerial transport solutions
  • Business fluent in English

Recruiting CompanyTextron Aviation

Primary Location

Germany-Munich

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

05/13/2026, 11:07:24 AM

Textron

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
textron.com
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