A pioneering aviation manufacturer that builds high-performance aircraft able to operate from water is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer Flight Control in Weßling, Bavaria. The job is an 18-month fixed-term contract paying €6,500 to €7,500 per month, with work across architecture, testing, supplier management and EASA certification.
About the Employer
Business: Advanced aviation manufacturer building high-performance amphibious aircraft
History: Founded over 100 years ago
Backing: Substantial investment, pushing boundaries in prototyping and production
Recruiter: Rise Technical Recruitment GmbH, reference 281191
Career Opportunity
Lifecycle: Work from architecture definition to testing, compliance and certification
Teamwork: Close collaboration with engineering teams
Impact: Help bring cutting-edge amphibious aircraft from design to flight
Growth: Join a fast-growing, innovative aviation company
Position Overview
As Systems Engineer Flight Control, you are responsible for the architecture and design of flight control systems, develop and integrate them, and run system tests for safety of flight and aircraft certification. You manage technical suppliers and help production engineers with avionics testing on prototype aircraft. The ideal profile has proven experience within an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation, understands EASA certification and has experience in aviation system integration, preferably flight controls.
Why This Role Matters: Few aircraft projects combine flight controls, water operations and prototype testing. For an engineer with EASA design organisation experience, this contract role offers a direct path from architecture to certification on a distinctive aircraft, at a strong monthly salary range for aerospace engineering in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Integration
- Responsible for architecture and design of flight control systems
- Develop and integrate flight control systems
Testing & Certification
- Conduct system testing for safety of flight and aircraft certification
- Assist production engineers with avionics testing on prototype aircraft
Supplier Management
- Manage technical suppliers
- Work closely with engineering teams
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Degree in electrical or aeronautical engineering, or equivalent industry experience
Experience
- Experience in aircraft avionics system integration and design
- Knowledge of EASA certification processes
- Experience within an EASA Design Organisation (Part 21J)
Language & Terms
- Fluent English
- Salary depends on experience, qualifications and skills within the stated bracket
About the Hiring Company
The employer is a leading manufacturer in advanced aviation, developing high-performance aircraft designed to operate from water. It was founded over 100 years ago and is backed by substantial investment. The vacancy is handled by Rise Technical Recruitment GmbH, which acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
How to Apply: Click Apply Now or contact Abigail Lawrence at Rise Technical Recruitment, quoting reference 281191.
Who Should Apply?
- Flight Control Engineers: With EASA design organisation experience
- Avionics Integration Engineers: Seeking prototype work
- Certification Engineers: With safety-of-flight testing background
- Aerospace Systems Engineers: Open to an 18-month contract
- Contract Engineers: Based in or near Bavaria
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