Job Title

Product Safety & Certification Engineer – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (m/w/d)

Company

Alpine Eagle GmbH – a fast-growing, international deep-tech company at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Focused on counter-drone defence and a swarm-based airborne system.

Location

Karlsruhe, Germany; München, Germany

Role Overview

Lead CE certification for drone systems, including safety analysis, conformity evaluation, and technical documentation. Manage certification processes with EASA and the German LBA for UAS systems across categories and operational scenarios. Coordinate with Bundeswehr’s LufABw for military UAS platforms. Prepare and maintain safety assessments and compliance documentation. Stay abreast of international standards and advise on regulatory impacts of design decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead CE certification for drone systems: safety analysis, conformity evaluation, technical documentation.
Drive certification and approval processes with EASA and German LBA for UAS systems.
Support and coordinate with Bundeswehr’s LufABw for military UAS platforms.
Prepare and maintain safety assessments, hazard analyses, risk assessments (SORA), and system safety documentation.
Interpret and apply standards (EU 2019/947 & 945, MIL‑STD, environmental standards).
Advise engineering and leadership on regulatory impacts of design decisions and lifecycle compliance.
Create and maintain compliance documentation, technical files, safety cases, and certification reports.
Track regulatory changes, EASA rulings, and emerging UAS standards to ensure long-term conformity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety Engineering, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in product safety, certification, or regulatory compliance for unmanned systems or regulated products.
Strong understanding of CE marking, EU safety directives, and conformity assessment procedures.
Working knowledge of EASA and LBA UAS certification environments; familiarity with operational authorization pathways.
Experience with or support of LufABw approval processes is a strong advantage.
Hands-on experience with system safety and risk assessments (SORA, FMEA, FTA, FHA, etc.).
Ability to interpret technical standards and translate them into engineering requirements.
Strong communication and documentation skills in English and German.
Structured, systematic, ownership-driven approach to problem solving.

Company Commitment

Alpine Eagle is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.

How to Apply

Apply now to join our mission-driven team and help shape the next generation of aerial security.