Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (all genders)

Your mission:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (all genders) to join our Microliner aircraft development program. In this key technical role, you will lead and execute verification and validation activities to ensure that aircraft systems meet the applicable certification, performance, and safety requirements across the full lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally with propulsion and system engineering, certification, avionics, and test teams to help bring a clean-sheet electric aircraft from concept to certification and commercial operation.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Define and lead the V&V strategy for aircraft systems and subsystems (including electric propulsion, energy storage, flight controls, avionics, etc.) in line with certification requirements (e.g., EASA CS-23, FAA Part 23, and emerging eAviation guidelines).
• Develop and manage system-level test plans, requirement traceability matrices, test cases, procedures, and compliance evidence throughout the development cycle.
• Drive the integration and verification process, from early development through to lab testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), ground testing, and later flight test campaigns.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements and verification evidence using our PLM tool 3D Experience.
• Lead system-level reviews and audits (PDR, CDR, TRR, V&V reviews) with internal teams and certification authorities.
• Ensure adherence to all engineering processes/standards.

Your profile:
• Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area. 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace V&V, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role, preferably on electric or novel aircraft systems.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation certification standards (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, CS-23/Part 23, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in developing and executing V&V plans for integrated systems, particularly electric propulsion, energy systems, flight controls, and avionics.
• Proficiency with systems engineering and test management tools (e.g., 3DX, DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW).
• Strong communication skills and experience leading technical teams and interfacing with regulatory authorities. Proven ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English, other European language would be a plus. 
• Positive thinking, “Can do” attitude and working nature characterized by self-initiative, solution orientation, eagerness to learn, grow and apply new skills.
• Passioned about aviation and electrification of aviation industry. 

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.

Why us?:
• Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
• We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.

• Subsidized Urbansportsclub membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
• Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
• Work in one of our offices in Munich or Delft. Enjoy the modern Balan Campus in Munich or work close to the innovative Aerospace TU Delft.
• Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
• Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).