Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Leipzig
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you take responsibility for the entire test lifecycle of complex defense systems, from designing testing environments to conducting lab and flight tests, ensuring the highest levels of performance and reliability.
Your role in the team
- As a Senior System Test Engineer, you will bear end-to-end responsibility for testing our complex defense systems.
- You are responsible for the entire test lifecycle - from the conception and development of test environments, through laboratory and flight tests, to the final system qualification.
- With your experience, you ensure that our systems meet the highest standards of performance, robustness, and reliability.
- You lead the design and development of test systems and test infrastructure for rockets, missile systems, and launch devices.
- You set up test environments, configure them, and ensure stable integration of hardware and software.
- You develop and conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop tests to verify system functions early on and under realistic conditions.
- You define, document, and maintain test procedures in accordance with relevant standards and certification requirements.
- You coordinate tests with internal teams and external testing facilities and oversee trials conducted by partners or third-party providers.
- You define flight test instrumentation, integrate and calibrate it, and ensure precise data acquisition during test campaigns.
- You plan and coordinate flight tests - from preparation through execution to post-test activities, ensuring compliance with all safety and certification requirements.
- You analyze test results, prepare data in a structured manner, and create meaningful technical reports.
- You create qualification-relevant documentation and support compliance with military and aerospace standards.
- You work closely with the teams from Mechanics, Electronics, Drive Systems, Control Engineering, and System Development to implement comprehensive and integrated test concepts.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of qualification and certification processes in the aerospace or defense environment, as well as relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD, AECTP).
- Solid understanding of embedded systems and control architectures, as well as the ability to work interdisciplinary with mechanics, drive systems, and software teams.
- Qualification in handling explosive materials is an advantage.
- Structured, solution-oriented work approach as well as strong team and communication skills.
- Nationality: EU or NATO member state (excluding the USA).
- Proficiency in German at native speaker level is mandatory; very good English skills are required.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in testing complex technical systems, including test system design, HIL testing, and flight trials.
- Practical experience in building test infrastructure, integrating measurement technology, and data acquisition and analysis.
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What we offer
- A key role with high responsibility in a rapidly growing Defence-Tech company.
- Participation in state-of-the-art rocket systems with real safety-critical significance.
- Attractive compensation as well as individual training and development opportunities.
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Falk Defence GmbH
Falk Defence GmbH is a German company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of software as well as electronic and technical devices. It focuses on developing precision strike systems and rocket artillery systems to equip European countries with sovereign firepower.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Senior System Test Engineer
- Location
- Leipzig
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
