Salary
≈ $62k – $113k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Weiterstadt)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Wingcopter scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Company
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Wingcopter builds delivery drones with tilting rotors that combine hovering and efficient forward flight. Its aircraft carry medical goods and supplies to remote communities. The company operates projects in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Your mission
- 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.
Your profile
- 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.
What you bring as a perfect candidate
- 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.
What we'll offer
- Parking space
- Employee discounts
- Employee events
- Dogs welcome
- Home office
- Flexible working hours
- Sports and Fitness Options
Why us?
- 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.
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