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SwissDrones Operating AG

Flight Test Engineer (a)

Buchs SG (SG)
100% Festanstellung Buchs SG

Role & Responsibilty

  • 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 documentation for 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

What's in for you

- 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