Swissdrones Operating AG
Flight Test Engineer (a)
Role and Responsibility
- Develop and maintain comprehensive flight test procedures, test cards and risk assessments in alignment with engineering requirements and safety protocols
- Monitor flight and ground tests, ensuring traceability to requirements and regulatory objectives
- Prepare comprehensive test reports and compliance documentation suitable for submission to EASA / FAA and other authorities
- Support SORA and SAIL compliance activities, including operational risk assessment validation and contingency procedure verification
- Collaborate with systems, avionics, and mechanical teams to align test activities with program-level compliance objectives
- Maintain rigorous configuration control, data integrity, and documentation standards
- Support authority engagement by providing clear compliance evidence and responding to findings or clarifications
- Prepare flight test orders and coordinate test readiness with pilots, aircrew, remote operators, ground crew, and engineering teams
- Act as Telemetry Controller during test campaigns, monitoring real-time data and providing mission support
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong background in flight mechanics, avionics, and systems integration
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering with a focus on compliance verification
- Proven track record of defining and executing test plans and producing compliance documentationfor regulatory authorities
- Solid knowledge of EASA certification frameworks (CS-27/29 or SC-Light UAS) and SORA/SAIL processes
- Experience with flight test planning, safety processes, telemetry, and instrumentation
- Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to translate test outcomes into compliance evidence
- Ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Fluent in english – written and spoken
- Experience with M365 (Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams)
- A strong can-do/will-do attitude
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with UAV flight testing under EASA oversight
- Knowledge of test data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA, military, or equivalent)
- Experience with safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, FMEA, FTA)
- Prior involvement in audits or compliance reviews with authorities.
- Hands-on experience with SIL/HIL environments, ground control stations, and payload integration
- Experience with Jira, Confluence
- German: B2 - Upper Intermediate language
- An emerging game-changer in uncrewed aviation
- To be part of a high-tech company that is at the forefront of advancing drone technology and innovation
- A team of over 50 people from (currently) 12 nations and cultures with great team events
- A dynamic, motivated, hands-on and international working environment
- Transparent communication at eye level and open feedback culture with short communication lines
- Flexible working models with 20% mobile office option
- Unlimited space for entrepreneurial thinking and participation
- Office space and production facilities with good connections to public transport
- Well-known and international customers, suppliers and partners
- Steep learning curves and trusting mentorship
- 360° insight and 100% involvement in the processes and development steps of our drones
- 25 paid vacation days per year