Your Mission

As a Senior Test Engineer – Mechanical Flight Control Systems (all genders), you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and operation of the Primary Flight Control System (PFCS) test environment (“Iron Bird”) at VÆRIDION.

You will lead a major engineering project with significant cost and program impact, ensuring the successful development of a fully integrated test rig that enables system integration, validation, and certification of the aircraft’s primary flight control system.

You will work at the interface of mechanical systems, actuation, control, and system integration, contributing directly to the development and certification of electric aircraft.

Your Day-to-Day

Test Strategy & System Responsibility

Take ownership of the test concept and strategy for the Primary Flight Control System (PFCS)

Define test requirements, architectures, and validation approaches for system-level testing

Ensure alignment of all test activities with development, safety of flight, and certification objectives

Iron Bird Development (Test Rig Project Leadership)

Lead the development, implementation, and commissioning of the PFCS Iron Bird test rig

Define system architecture, interfaces, and functional requirements of the test environment

Manage the development of mechanical, electrical, and control system integration within the test rig

Drive supplier selection, coordination, and technical oversight for test rig development (CAPEX project)

Ensure delivery of the test rig within program timelines, budget, and technical requirements

Test Execution & System Validation

Plan and execute system-level test campaigns on the Iron Bird

Ensure reliable, high-quality test data generation and reporting

Analyse system behaviour and support validation of flight control performance and safety

Support verification and certification activities

Test Asset Ownership

Own the Iron Bird test asset, ensuring configuration control, readiness, and safe operation

Establish processes for operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the test rig

Ensure traceability and reproducibility of test configurations and results

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with flight controls, systems engineering, structures, and test teams

Interface with design engineers to ensure testability and integration readiness

Support integration of hardware, actuators, sensors, and control systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

Promote and uphold a strong safety culture in all test activities

Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, especially for complex mechanical systems

Establish risk assessments, safe operating procedures, and training for test operations

Your Profile

Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

Extensive experience in testing and validation of complex mechanical or aerospace systems.

Proven experience in developing test rigs or large-scale test environments.

Experience in leading technical projects with high complexity and impact.

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, actuation, and mechanical flight control architectures.

Experience in system integration testing, ideally in aerospace applications.

Experience with development of test rigs, Iron Birds, or similar system-level test environments.

Knowledge of instrumentation, measurement systems, and data acquisition.

Understanding of certification-driven testing and validation processes.

Experience managing suppliers and external partners for engineering projects.

Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive complex projects to completion.

Excellent problem-solving and system-level thinking skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Fluent in English, German is a plus.

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.