Senior Mechanical Aerospace System Engineer (mwd)
Tussenhausen - Germany
Job Summary
Grob Aircraft SE designs and builds some of the worlds most advanced training and special-mission aircraft. With more than 3500 aircraft delivered to air forces flight schools and government operators worldwide our products stand for German engineering excellence safety and reliability.
In 2025 Helsing Europes leading defense AI company acquired Grob Aircraft to combine decades of aerospace know-how with cutting-edge AI capabilities. We are now developing testing and integrating the airframe of the next-generation CA-1 Europe combat aircraft certified as DOA (Design Organisation Approval) and POA (Production Organisation Approval) holder.
This is your chance to shape the future of European air sovereignty hands-on on the aircraft with the team.
Your Mission
You lead and support the design and integration of aircraft mechanical systems for our CS-23 aircraft. From design documentation and technical coordination to prototype build and test support you stay close to the aircraft the hardware and the teams who develop build and operate it.
Lead the development of non-electrical systems and integration for our CS-23 aircraft
Create and update design documentation technical descriptions and installation definitions
Support design changes modifications and system improvements for new and existing aircraft
Provide technical input for our systems topics during production and prototype build
Prepare and support system ground and flight tests
Contribute to troubleshooting investigations and practical engineering solutions during development and in-service support
Ensure compliance with EASA CS-23 certification requirements and contribute to certification documentation
Master of Aerospace engineering or equivalent
At least 5 years experience in aircraft development and certification Part 23 preferred
Knowledge and experience with of at least 3 Mechanical Systems ATA chapters ( and 7X)
Understanding and experience of mechanical design certification documentation safety concepts and testing
Flight test experience is a plus as well as basic knowledge of electrical systems and avionics
Languages: English German is a plus
Working at Grob Aircraft means working close to the aircraft. Youll find short decision-making paths real ownership of your projects and a team that shares your passion for aviation. Youll grow with us as we expand our role within the Helsing group and shape the future of European aerospace.
We are a dynamic family-owned company with short decision-making processes and an open-door culture. Enjoy a range of attractive benefits including:
FLYING AT GROB
Fly the GROB G115 in your free time (for PPL license holders)
Access to the GROB TP flight simulator
SECURITY & RETIREMENT
Company pension scheme
GROB accident insurance
Contribution toward occupational disability insurance
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
EGYM Wellpass membership (employee contribution: only 24.90/month)
Subsidized lunch (approximately 50% covered by the company)
Free coffee and water
WORKLIFE BALANCE
Bridge days off with flexible working hours
DEKA working time account
Childcare allowance
ADDITIONAL PERKS
VIP tickets to FC Bayern Munich matches at the Allianz Arena
Employee referral bonus
Long-service anniversary gifts
Corporate Benefits employee discount platform
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About Company
Grob Aircraft entwickelt und fertigt seit über 55 Jahren hochleistungsfähige Flugzeuge aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen von Schulungsflugzeugen bis hin zu Sondermissionsplattformen. Über 3.500 Flugzeuge weltweit wurden bereits ausgeliefert.Als Teil von Helsing verbinden wir bewährte Luftf ... View more