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# Ground Support Engineer

- **Company:** Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG
- **Location:** Albacete, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Reduction, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/wday/cxs/ag/global/job/Albacete/Ground-Support-Engineer_JR10444102

## About the Role

* Degree in Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's, or equivalent diploma), preferably with an aeronautical/aerospace profile.
 * Strong analytical, rigor and problem-solving skills with a proactive and systematic continuous improvement approach, capable of performing effectively even in complex environments involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Flexibility, availability, and the ability to adapt to complex and dynamic scenarios.
 * Advanced level of English and Spanish; French and/or German will be highly valued.
 * Knowledge and/or experience in Engineering Systems, Vehicle Systems and Avionics, Engineering Requirements, System Design and Development, Systems Integration, Validation and Verification (V&V), Airworthiness, and Flight Safety.
 * Knowledge of rotary-wing platforms, complex avionics systems (e.g., HELIONIX), and NH90 / H145 fleets will be considered a strong plus.
 * Experience and/or knowledge in systems and systems integration, weaponry, testing, Certification, and Qualification (under EASA or other regulations) is highly desirable.
 * Aeronautical hobbies, knowledge and related experience (PPL, UAS, gliders, etc.) will be considered an asset

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

## Description

* Elaborate, optimize and communicate flight tests planning.
 * Prepare and manage flight tests dispatch. Ensure availability of flight tests documentation (including on board and regulatory flight authorizations).
 * Follow-up tests execution to support maturity and safety.
 * Prepare and coordinate all the aspects of a test campaign.
 * Operate test means for flight tests (telemetry, radio, …).
 * Screen and optimize test requests, screen and optimize planning, support readiness for test execution in close relation with stakeholders, follow-up flight tests related certification documentation.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

 * Test preparation:
 + Elaborating, optimizing, and communicating planning of ground and flight test activities on prototype and series helicopters in accordance with the Test Coordinator/Test Squad Leader.
 + Ensuring the consolidation of all testing activities on aircraft and the involvement of all stakeholders inside and outside the Flight Test Department.
 + Screening and optimizing ground and flight test specifications/orders and supporting feasibility investigations regarding necessary tools, equipment as well as testing infrastructure in general.
 + Preparing flight test campaigns on different locations / areas, mainly in Europe. Supporting the Test Coordinator on negotiation of terms and conditions as well as costs for establishing.
 + Supporting prototype shop during preparation of lay-ups.
 + Supporting readiness for test performance in close relation with all stakeholders:
o Ensuring that the right test configuration of prototype and series test helicopters is established and documented well (helicopter, test equipment, flight test instrumentation) for each test purpose.
o Issuing appropriate documentation for the flight clearance approval.
o Ensure availability of flight tests documentation (including on board and regulatory flight authorizations).

 * Test execution:
 + Contributing to all relevant activities during the testing phases to ensure the test schedule.
 + Supporting on-site and off-site test campaigns on demand / when necessary: Supporting ground and flight test operations.
 + Potentially operating test means for flight tests, testing observation by telemetry on ground during critical test flights.
 + As member of the extended Flight Test Integrated Team, being the interface towards Flight Test Department internal departments like data analyses, flight test instrumentation and data reduction.
 * Test reporting:
 + Supporting on issuing ground and flight test reports.
 + Coordinating delivery of certification test documentation.
 + Managing administrative tasks with regards to flight test activities (statistics on flight hour efforts, failures, reports and documentation).