Senior Avionics Test Engineer Job at Isar Aerospace (Ottobrunn)

Senior Test Engineer Analyst

Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force’s next‑gen airborne node connecting warfig...

Location

United States , Dayton

Salary:

Not provided

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
A High School Diploma plus 20 years of experience with proper certifications, a Bachelors degree in an applicable discipline and 15+ years of DoD system‑of‑systems test engineering, including lab‑to‑flight progression, or a Masters degree plus 12 years of experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
Proven leadership of large‑scale DT/OT efforts for avionics, communications, or C2 systems
Hands‑on with test automation frameworks, instrumentation, and data‑analysis tools (MATLAB, Pandas, JMP, or similar)
Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑810/461, RCC 324/125‑15, or comparable environmental and EMI/EMC standards

Job Responsibility

Build the Program‑level Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch ops‑support elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria
Define DT/OT entrance & exit gates, traceability matrices, and milestone metrics within the Integrated Master Schedule
Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces
oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation
Implement automated regression suites (Python/Robot Framework, Jenkins, Ansible, IXIA/Spirent) covering functional, performance, and cyber‑resilience tests
Lead ground and flight‑test events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and Safety‑of‑Flight packages
Serve as lead flight‑test engineer or ground‑test conductor, capturing telemetry, logs, and spectrum traces
troubleshoot anomalies in real time
Perform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaP‑C impacts, and mission‑effect metrics
Produce concise after‑action reports, deficiency reports (DRs), and recommendations for corrective action to IPTs and senior USAF stakeholders

Fulltime

Professional Senior, Engineering - Mass Properties

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraf...

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Mass Properties
Knowledge of Aircraft Configuration, Structures and Systems integration technical requirements
Proficient in Mass Properties Analysis of Structure, Systems and Wiring
Good understanding and experience in supporting to Design and Stress Engineering, Production, Pre-Flight and In-Service
Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulation, Advisory Circulars, Bombardier Manuals and Recommended Practices
Good knowledge of Catia V5 and MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Energetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high sense of commitment, and a willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently in a high-pressure partner/supplier team environment
Highly organized, results-oriented, work independently and able to prioritize assignments

Job Responsibility

Engineering support to Production, Design Engineering, Procurement & Quality in coordinating resolutions to issues and providing Corrective Action solutions involving Engineering
Conduct the Green Aircraft Weight and Balance engineering procedures, large component and parts weighing
Produce Weight and Balance Reports and Loadsheets for Flight Test, C of A and delivery
Provide the Mass Properties Impact to Final Assembly Line and In-Service Support for Program Change Request (PCR), Design Change Proposal (DCP), Request for Change (RFC), Repair Engineering Order (REO), Service Bulletin (SB), Service Request for Product Support Action (SRPSA), Restriction & Special Instruction (RSI), Functional Test Engineering Requirement (FTER), and Modsums
Maintain Aircraft Weight and CG, DCP/PCR and Modsum databases
Maintain and/or Evaluate partner/supplier weight reports to monitor the weight and center of gravity of the aircraft
Review and approve structural and systems layouts, System Definition Drawings (SDD), Installations, Assembly, Detail and Procurement Control Drawings (PCD)
Calculate Weight and CG using engineering documents (Structural, Installation and Detail Drawings, Harness Reports, Wiring and Stick Diagrams) and 3D modeled parts
Generate inertia and distribution of mass properties data for the aircraft and components
Analyze aircraft characteristics such as aircraft buoyancy and fuel migration

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer- Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DO-1...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
3-5 years of embedded or flight software development experience within a DO-178C environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, safety-critical systems
Understanding of avionics protocols and architectures (ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
Experience designing and implementing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), with strong knowledge of low level topics such as device driver development, interrupt handling, memory management, and performance estimation
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging on target hardware, and use of analysis tools (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)
Experience with Python scripting, tool automation and test automation
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated code quality checks

Job Responsibility

Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes
Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes
Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities

Fulltime

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Fulltime

Flight Test Instrumentation Manager

Location

Canada , London

Salary:

150000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Year

ITPS (CANADA) LTD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics is required
8+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required
Proficient in data acquisition systems (e.g., IADS, DEWEsoft), signal conditioning, telemetry, and MIL-STD/ARINC interfaces
Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with civil and/or military airworthiness certification standards
Hands-on experience with calibration, sensor integration, and signal troubleshooting
Occasional travel may be required to support remote flight test campaigns, vendor site visits, or client meetings

Job Responsibility

Leading and managing a team of instrumentation engineers and technicians
Defining department objectives, setting work priorities, and managing workflow to meet program requirements
Fostering a culture of safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Managing departmental budgets, procurements, tooling, and scheduling
Representing the FTI department in cross-functional meetings, client briefings, and project reviews
Coordinating with test pilots, flight test engineers (FTEs), aircraft maintenance, and systems engineering to define instrumentation needs
Overseeing the planning, designing, and integration of custom and standard instrumentation systems for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
Ensuring all data acquisition systems, sensors, transducers, recorders, telemetry systems, and onboard electronics meet program specifications
Leading the development and integration of FTI systems including wiring, sensor selection, data buses, and software interfaces
Ensuring accurate calibration, validation, and functional testing of all instrumentation prior to flight

What we offer

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy
Company contributory medical top-up scheme/ group health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
Eligible for Employment Assistance Program
Eligible for basic life, AD&D insurance
Eligible for three weeks’ paid vacation annually
Eligible for travel insurance

Fulltime

Senior Test Engineer Analyst

Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force’s next‑gen airborne node connecting warfig...

Location

United States , Dayton

Salary:

Not provided

DCS Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
A High School Diploma plus 20 years of experience with proper certifications, a Bachelors degree in an applicable discipline and 15+ years of DoD system‑of‑systems test engineering, including lab‑to‑flight progression, or a Masters degree plus 12 years of experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
Proven leadership of large‑scale DT/OT efforts for avionics, communications, or C2 systems
Hands‑on with test automation frameworks, instrumentation, and data‑analysis tools (MATLAB, Pandas, JMP, or similar)
Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑810/461, RCC 324/125‑15, or comparable environmental and EMI/EMC standards

Job Responsibility

Build the Program‑level Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) that links Nomad hardware, Smith software, and Watch ops‑support elements to CJADC2 mission threads and MR 2 exit criteria
Define DT/OT entrance & exit gates, traceability matrices, and milestone metrics within the Integrated Master Schedule
Design lab architectures replicating platform power, data, and environmental interfaces
oversee daily ops, configuration control, and security accreditation
Implement automated regression suites (Python/Robot Framework, Jenkins, Ansible, IXIA/Spirent) covering functional, performance, and cyber‑resilience tests
Lead ground and flight‑test events: draft test cards, hazard analyses, Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT), and Safety‑of‑Flight packages
Serve as lead flight‑test engineer or ground‑test conductor, capturing telemetry, logs, and spectrum traces
troubleshoot anomalies in real time
Perform statistical analysis of throughput, latency, crypto handshake times, SWaP‑C impacts, and mission‑effect metrics
Produce concise after‑action reports, deficiency reports (DRs), and recommendations for corrective action to IPTs and senior USAF stakeholders

Fulltime

Senior Project Engineer – Aerospace Systems

A growing aerospace technology organization is seeking a Senior Project Engineer...

Location

United States , Clearwater, FL

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace product development
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
Eligibility to work with export‑controlled technology (U.S. persons only)
Proven experience leading technical teams during new business pursuits and proposal development
Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and customer presentations
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative engineering environment
Experience with aerospace development standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑178, DO‑160, and DO‑254
Background in electronic hardware or firmware development for aerospace or flight‑critical systems
Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Reqtify, Requisite Pro)
Familiarity with modern configuration management and issue‑tracking systems

Job Responsibility

Lead the full lifecycle development of aerospace sensing or computing systems, from initial concept through integration, verification, and product release
Drive technical proposal activities, including architecture definition, compliance assessments, cost estimation, and schedule planning
Manage system‑level requirements using industry‑standard tools, ensuring traceability, decomposition, change analysis, and verification planning
Develop and refine requirements for technologies such as: High‑speed digital communication interfaces (e.g., MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC 429, RS‑485, CAN, Ethernet, USB)
Compact power systems supporting internal electronics and external components
Embedded computing platforms using CPUs, microcontrollers, or DSPs
Control circuitry for electromechanical or thermal subsystems (PID, LQG, etc.)
Dynamic modeling of aerospace sensors and associated system interactions
Mathematical modeling of system performance, including uncertainty analysis
Partner with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to ensure requirements are implementable, testable, and aligned with program objectives

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer

You will be an integral part of the Avionics, Guidance, Navigation & Control (AG...

Location

Germany , Ottobrunn

Salary:

Not provided

Isar Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor/Master Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable
5+ years of working experience with complex PCBs and Electronic Units
Excellent knowledge of circuit theory, electronics and signal processing
Extensive Experience in E-CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer
Extensive Experience with the hardware design of embedded systems
Extensive Experience in verification of complex circuitry, such as analog frontend verification, stability analysis or EMI testing
Experience with analogue circuitry such as solenoid drivers or DCDC Converters
Hands On mentality
Can-do attitude
Fluent in spoken and written English

Job Responsibility

Be the product owner of the PCB of the Avionics Control Unit, drive requirement definition, schematic capture, layout and design verification
Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces
Take on unit level tasks including design, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as integration and return analysis
Support vehicle integration and testing, both in Germany and on the launch pad
Taken on responsibilities within the ECAD environment such as component library management
Actively participate in the definition of the Avionics architecture and associated technology roadmaps

What we offer

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

Fulltime

Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Isar Aerospace

Location:
Germany , Ottobrunn

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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