Senior Mechanical Aerospace System Engineer (m/w/d)

Senior Mechanical Aerospace System Engineer (m/w/d) Jetzt bewerben Grob Aircraft SE designs and builds some of the world's most advanced training and special-mission aircraft. With more than 3,500 aircraft delivered to air forces, flight schools, and government operators worldwide, our products stand for German engineering excellence, safety, and reliability. In 2025, Helsing – Europe's 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 (21, 26, 27, 28 ,29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37,49 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. You'll find short decision-making paths, real ownership of your projects, and a team that shares your passion for aviation. You'll 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 ⚖️ WORK–LIFE 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 #LI-PB1 #LI-Hybrid Abteilung Entwicklung Standorte Grob Aircraft SE Arbeitsort (Präsenz, Homeoffice...) Hybrid Beschäftigungsverhältnis Vollzeit Über Grob Aircraft SE 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 Luftfahrtkompetenz mit modernster KI-Technologie. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir die CA-1 Europa – Europas erstes autonomes UCAV. Ein Programm, das europäische Verteidigungstechnologie neu definiert. Wofür wir stehen: Ingenieursexzellenz, technologische Souveränität und eine Unternehmenskultur, die auf Vertrauen, Eigenverantwortung und kurze Entscheidungswege setzt. Gegründet 1971 Mitarbeitende 360