Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer (mfd) – Powerplant & Certification

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. Through our subsidiary CA-1 Europe 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 systems and power plant installations 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 power plant installations 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 systems and power plant 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

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a comparable technical field

• Several years of experience in aircraft systems engine integration propulsion or another regulated technical industry (e.g. automotive defense energy)

• Experience with aircraft design documentation and technical coordination is a plus

• Knowledge of EASA CS-23 / CS-25 certification processes desirable

• Familiarity with DOA/POA environments and aviation regulations is an advantage

• Hands-on structured working style with strong analytical mindset

• Good German and English language skills

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.

Your Benefits at Grob Aircraft

• Flying at Grob: Fly the Grob G115 in your free time (for PPL holders) and access our Grob TP flight simulator

• Insurance & Pension: Company pension scheme Grob accident insurance and subsidy for occupational disability insurance

• Health & Well-Being: EGYM Wellpass height-adjustable desks subsidized lunch (approx. 50%)

• Work-Life Balance: Bridge days with flextime DEKA working time account and kindergarten subsidy

• Extras: VIP tickets for FC Bayern home games (Allianz Arena) employee referral premium anniversary gifts and corporate benefits discount platform