(senior) Drone Ops Engineer (m/w/d) - Ai Based Autonomy Hub

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Backnang, Germany
On-site
Hardware integration and avionics
Flight planning and approvals
Real-world flight tests
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a (Senior) Drone Ops Engineer for their Ai Based Autonomy Hub in Backnang, Germany. The role involves bridging the gap between laboratory development and real-world testing of autonomous drone systems, requiring technical expertise in UAV operations, safety management, and hardware integration

Job Summary

  • You will be an essential member of our "Operations Team", closing the critical gap between lab development and real test flights (Sim-to-Real).
  • You will be involved in the physical assembly, configuration, and continuous maintenance of test drones and their onboard electronics.
  • You will actively participate in and conduct practical flight testing of autonomous software under real conditions.

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Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a (Senior) Drone Ops Engineer for their Ai Based Autonomy Hub in Backnang, Germany. The role involves bridging the gap between laboratory development and real-world testing of autonomous drone systems, requiring technical expertise in UAV operations, safety management, and hardware integration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hardware integration and avionics
  • flight planning and approvals
  • real-world flight tests
  • autonomous software operation
  • German and English proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • startup dynamics with established expertise
  • shaping the future of autonomous systems
  • collaborating with brilliant minds

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar
  • Professional: First practical experience in UAV/drone operations
  • Senior: Several years of professional experience in UAV operations
  • Understanding of aviation regulations
  • High hands-on affinity for hardware integration

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