SOGECLAIR Engineering GmbH in Germany is successfully active in the aerospace sector as a competent engineering service provider of the international SOGECLAIR Group.

We accompany well-known companies in the development, design and implementation of future-oriented projects at a high technical level. A special focus is on aerospace technology with close cooperation to various large companies in the industry. As part of an established network within the SOGECLAIR Group, we and our partners offer the best possible service in all aspects of product development, from concept to series production. Within this framework, we work on projects on a national and international level with our dedicated employees.

Our expertise: aerostructure and systems installation, aircraft interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence, environmental transition.

Our values:

- Trust and team spirit 💙

- Performance and innovation 💡

- Responsibility and commitment 🤝

- Fairness and ethics in business ⚖️

We’re expanding and currently looking for a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (m/w/d) to join and strengthen our customer team in Weßling.

In this role, you will support flight test instrumentation activities within a highly technical aerospace environment, working with sensors, data acquisition, recording, and telemetry systems.

You will contribute to FTI requirements coordination, sensor and equipment selection, system design, laboratory testing, aircraft integration, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable flight test data collection.

Your main tasks

Your main tasks

Coordinate instrumentation requirements with engineering teams based on the flight test parameter list
Select suitable sensors, transducers, instrumentation equipment, and data acquisition components
Support instrumentation system design, including:

Sensor integration
Signal routing
Wiring concept
DAQ setup
Aircraft installation constraints

Support laboratory checks and integration tests to verify correct instrumentation functionality
Support installation and integration of instrumentation equipment onto the aircraft
Troubleshoot issues related to:

Sensors and transducers
Wiring and signal routing
Signal quality
DAQ channels
Installation deviations

Review instrumentation wiring diagrams, installation data, and technical documentation
Provide shop floor support for sensor placement, routing checks, installation deviations, and rework clarification
Collaborate with flight test, electrical, mechanical, systems, and aircraft integration teams

Requirements

Desired Profile

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, avionics, mechatronics, or a related technical field
Preferred: 1 year of experience in flight instrumentation, flight test instrumentation, aircraft instrumentation, avionics, data acquisition, or an aerospace test environment
Excellent written and spoken English
Knowledge of sensors, transducers, data acquisition systems, signal routing, and aircraft instrumentation
Understanding of flight test instrumentation principles, wiring diagrams, and aircraft installation constraints
Ability to interpret flight test parameter lists, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for instrumentation-related issues
Autonomous, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Good communication skills for coordination with engineering and aircraft integration teams

Your personality

Analytical, precise, and technically curious
Reliable, autonomous, and structured
Clear communicator across engineering and shop floor teams
Proactive in identifying issues and improving instrumentation workflows
Comfortable working in a hands-on aircraft integration environment

Skills That Will Set You Apart

Flight instrumentation system design
Sensor and transducer selection
Sensor integration and signal routing
Data acquisition systems and DAQ channel configuration
Flight test parameter list interpretation
Aircraft-level instrumentation installation support
Integration of instrumentation equipment onto aircraft or prototype aircraft
Laboratory testing, system integration, and functional checks
Wiring diagram and installation drawing review
Troubleshooting of sensor signals, wiring issues, DAQ channels, and installation deficiencies

Benefits

Collaboration with team player colleagues in a pleasant family atmosphere with modern technology and equipment, short decision paths and flat hierarchies
Development opportunities
Attractive remuneration in line with the market, an occupational pension scheme, 30 days of holiday
Grant to "Deutschlandticket" (public transportation)