Flight Test Engineer (a), Buchs

SwissDrones is one of the globally most advanced companies to transform the aerial intelligence market. Our uncrewed helicopters replace dangerous, polluting, and expensive manned aircraft for critical applications in public safety, search&reconnaissance, and infrastructure inspection globally– enabling safe, low-emission, and cost-effective solutions for a better world.

Role and Responsibility

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

SwissDrones Operating AG Ms Jascha Elena Ossig Head of Operations&HR Write an email

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