Senior Mechanical Systems Test Engineer (all genders)

Your Mission: As a Senior Mechanical Systems Test Engineer (all genders), you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and operation of the Flight Control System (FCS) test environment (“Iron Bird”) at VÆRIDION. You will lead a major engineering project with significant cost and program impact, ensuring the successful development of a fully integrated test rig that enables system integration, validation, and certification of the aircraft’s primary and secondary flight control system. You will work at the interface of mechanical systems, actuation, control, and system integration, contributing directly to the development and certification of electric aircraft.  Your Day-to-Day: Test Strategy & System Responsibility Take ownership of the test concept and strategy for the Flight Control System (FCS). Define test requirements, architectures, and validation approaches for system-level testing. Ensure alignment of all test activities with development, safety of flight, and certification objectives. Iron Bird Development (Test Rig Project Leadership) Lead the development, implementation, and commissioning of the FCS Iron Bird test rig. Define system architecture, interfaces, and functional requirements of the test environment. Manage the development of mechanical, electrical, and control system integration within the test rig. Drive supplier selection, coordination, and technical oversight for test rig development (CAPEX project). Ensure delivery of the test rig with