Mission System Engineer (m/f/x)
Summary
Mission System Engineer at Grob Aircraft working on the CA-1 Europa AI combat aircraft, developing and integrating airborne mission and sensor systems, designing airborne/ground architectures, and running lab, ground, and flight tests. Core areas are avionics, systems engineering, and aviation safety compliance.
Grob Aircraft has been designing and building aircraft in Bavaria for decades - from trainers and composite airframes to some of the most advanced aeronautical structures in the world. Engineering excellence and precision manufacturing are what we do.
Together with Helsing, our mother company and Europe's leading defence AI company, we are now taking on our most ambitious programme yet: the CA-1 Europa, Europe's first AI combat aircraft. This is not a study or a roadmap. We are designing, building, and testing - right now, right here.
We are a hands-on team of engineers who build things that fly. We take pride in short paths from idea to prototype, in solving hard problems pragmatically, and in seeing our work take to the sky. We are looking for people who think the same way - and who understand that this work matters for the security and sovereignty of Europe.
The Role
You will develop and integrate the mission systems that give the CA-1 Europa its operational capabilities. Your work will go from the lab bench to the flight line.
Concretely, that means:
Developing and integrating airborne mission and sensor systems
Designing airborne and ground system architectures that work under real operational conditions
Running lab, ground, and flight tests until the systems perform flawlessly
Ensuring reliable data flow between aircraft and ground systems
Keeping everything compliant with aviation safety and regulatory standards
Getting your hands dirty troubleshooting hardware and software issues — in the lab and on the ramp
What You Bring
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
Experience with aviation systems, avionics, or software-based mission systems
Strong problem-solving skills in both development and operational settings
A preference for doing over discussing
Bonus: familiarity with systems engineering, avionics certification standards, or qualification processes
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
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