Hardware provisioning & maintenance: Participate in or be responsible for the physical assembly, configuration and ongoing maintenance of test drones and their onboard electronics.
Flight planning & approvals: Support or manage the organizational preparation of test flights, including obtaining civil and military flight and airspace approvals.
Sensor selection & integration: Contribute to evaluations or lead the technical integration and calibration of advanced hardware components (e.g., EO/IR cameras, mesh network antennas, anti‑jamming sensors).
Real flight testing: Actively participate in and conduct practical flight trials of autonomous software under real-world conditions.
Safety & operational concepts: Assist in or independently develop robust operational concepts to ensure the legal and physical safeguarding of complex operations (e.g., GNSS‑denied flight).

A completed degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation management, mechatronics or a comparable field
Initial practical experience (e.g., through internships, working‑student positions or early career roles) in UAV/drone operations, flight testing or model aircraft
Relevant, several years of professional experience in UAV operations, flight test engineering and aviation safety management
Solid (Senior: in‑depth) understanding of aviation regulations (e.g., EASA rules), approval procedures and risk assessment methods
Strong hands‑on aptitude for hardware integration, avionics and payload sensors
Team player with a solution‑oriented working style in the field and (for senior profiles) the ability to solve complex regulatory and technical challenges with a high degree of autonomy
Fluent in German and English (business‑level)

A unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems at a world‑leading aerospace company
An inspiring work environment that combines the innovative drive of a startup with the expertise of an established technology hub
A team of brilliant minds working together on a major vision for Europe’s technological sovereignty
Attractive salary, flexible working hours and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Airbus Group

Senior Drone Ops Engineer – AI-based Autonomy Hub

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