WINGCOPTER

Teamlead Flight Testing (m/f/d)

WINGCOPTER  •  Weiterstadt, DE (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Deine Aufgaben

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 8 flight test engineers
  • Guide and oversee flight testing activities for product certification with regulatory bodies (FAA, ANAC, JCAB, EASA)
  • Actively participate in Product Increment (PI) planning, representing the flight test team and ensuring alignment with product goals.
  • Plan and estimate flight testing tasks, manage resources, timelines, and logistics for testing and validation projects
  • Apply expertise in UAV airworthiness and airmanship, ensuring safe and effective flight tests with appropriate instrumentation
  • Review and release flight test plans, cards, and reports to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Work closely with certification, ground test, software, and hardware teams, and continuously improve flight test processes

Dein Profil

  • You have a master’s degree in aviation engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field.
  • You have 10+ years of professional experience in manned or unmanned flight testing.
  • You have more than 5 years of experience as a test manager.
  • You have Proven leadership experience in managing flight test engineers or similar technical teams.
  • You have experience in certification flight testing and working with regulatory authorities (ANAC, FAA, EASA, JCAB).
  • You bring a strong understanding of test-driven development, experience-based testing, and iterative V-model production development cycles.
  • You are familiar with Jira, Visure (requirement management tools), PX-4 auto flight controllers, and eVTOL UAS/manned aircraft systems. A1/A3 drone pilot license required.

Was du als ideale Kandidatin oder idealer Kandidat mitbringst

  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.

Warum wir?

  • Join a dynamic, motivated team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Experience the energy and agility of a fast-growing tech startup where every day brings new opportunities.
  • Take ownership of projects and bring your ideas to life, shaping the direction of our work.
  • We are dedicated to supporting your growth with resources and opportunities to advance your role and career.
  • Your work will have a direct, positive impact on both the company and society, contributing to meaningful change.
WINGCOPTER

About WINGCOPTER

Wingcopter is a German developer, manufacturer and operator of eVTOL, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and provider of drone delivery services, focused on optimizing medical supply chains, as well as last-mile logistics of packages, tools, spare parts, food, and groceries. The currently 150-strong team is dedicated to improving and saving lives worldwide through meaningful commercial and humanitarian applications.

Thanks to its patented tilt-rotor mechanism and software algorithms, the Wingcopter 198 can take off and land vertically like a multicopter, while flying long distances as efficiently and quickly as a fixed-wing aircraft, even in heavy rain and wind.

Wingcopter is a Technology Pioneer and Global Innovator of the World Economic Forum.

Contact us: info@wingcopter.com

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
, DE
Year Founded
2017
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