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Senior Mechanical Aerospace System Engineer (mwd)

Grob Aircraft SE


Job Location:

Tussenhausen - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.

Your Responsibilities
  • 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

Your Profile
  • 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

What You Can Expect From Us

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.

What We Offer

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

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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

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