Airbus Upnext Spain - Uas Flight Test Engineer (m/f)

Airbus UpNext S.L.

Getafe, Spain
On-site
Uas flight testing experience
Systems integration and v&v methodologies
Flight test data analysis
Airbus UpNext is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer in Getafe, Spain, to lead flight test design, execution, and data analysis for uncrewed aerial systems. The role involves collaboration in a dynamic, startup-like environment within Airbus, focusing on innovative technologies for complex missions

Job Summary

  • Lead the definition of the Flight Test Plan, including detailed test objectives, flight envelopes, success criteria, and safety procedures.
  • Lead and coordinate the execution of the flight test campaigns on various UAS platforms, working closely with internal and external partners.
  • Contribute to the Safety and Assurance Strategy by leading safety and risk assessments for flight tests.

Matching Summary

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Airbus UpNext is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer in Getafe, Spain, to lead flight test design, execution, and data analysis for uncrewed aerial systems. The role involves collaboration in a dynamic, startup-like environment within Airbus, focusing on innovative technologies for complex missions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UAS flight testing experience
  • systems integration and V&V methodologies
  • flight test data analysis
  • UAS operations and airworthiness regulations
  • safety assessments for flight tests
  • avionics systems knowledge
  • multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Nice-to-have

  • holistic systems thinking mindset
  • eagerness to take initiatives
  • healthy skepticism for progress
  • transparency, humility & empathy
  • autonomy, adaptability, availability & accountability
  • willingness to have fun

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in UAS flight testing
  • Strong command of systems integration and V&V methodologies
  • Expertise in flight test data analysis and processing
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in UAS operations and airworthiness regulations and standards, including the SORA framework
  • Knowledge and experience with safety assessments
  • Knowledge of avionics systems, airborne software and hardware
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Fixed term contract until end of December 2028

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