JOB DESCRIPTION
Flight Test Manager (m/f/d)
International, innovative, pioneering: We at BRP-Rotax are part of the global company BRP and we are passionate about moving the world's most exciting powersports vehicles. Technological progress and sustainable mobility are our drive. Are you ready to shape the future with us?
At BRP-Rotax, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading drive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development perspectives. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
As the responsible expert for flight test operations at Rotax, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of aircraft engine testing while supporting system integration, prototype validation, and aviation product development.
Your responsibilities
1. Plan, execute, and improve flight test operations in alignment with safety, compliance, and engineering standards.
2. Integrate Rotax aircraft engines into existing airframes and support prototype builds and validation activities.
3. Conduct system integration engineering tasks including design support, installation reviews, and technical documentation.
4. Analyze test and engineering data to support design decisions and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. EASA, DO-).
5. Select test aircraft, define configurations, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders including strategic customers and suppliers.
6. Manage scheduling, budgeting, acceptance processes, and field support related to installation or operational issues.
7. Deliver training, technical presentations, reports, and support certification activities and product improvements.
Your profile
8. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
9. 3–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, propulsion systems, or prototype testing (internships count).
10. Familiarity with aircraft engines, validation processes, and certification standards.
11. Experience with flight testing, system integration, or hands-on component/engine testing is a strong advantage.
12. Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills with a safety-first mindset.
13. Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
You will be offered an exciting position in an with many interesting benefits and diverse development opportunities. The minimum salary for this position is EUR 60.,3 gross/year in accordance with the collective agreement for the metal industry. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer an attractive and performance-related salary with corresponding overpayment. We will be happy to discuss the details personally as part of our application process.
Transforming mobility. Creating powertrain technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at BRP-Rotax, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier OEM in the global recreational and powersports industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at BRP-Rotax.