At Lilium, we're pioneering the future of aviation with our cutting-edge electric aircraft. As a Team Lead in the Test Execution team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our innovative technology. Our Laboratory Test & Experimental organization is responsible for component, system, and aircraft level tests, covering propulsion, batteries, structures, and electronics. We are looking for a driven individual to join the Test Execution department and lead the Integration and Environmental team who is end-to-end responsible for the execution of tests at different levels from Technology Development to Certification.

Your Role:

As Team Lead for Integration and Environmental Test, you will be responsible for:

Leadership:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to a team of experienced engineers.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working culture within Lilium’s test facilities.
• Manage the performance, well-being, and continuous development of your team members.

Test Execution Ownership:

• Overall responsibility of the test execution at Integration and Aircraft Level
• Take ownership of multiple test assets yourself and ensure they are always ready for testing, including configuration, safety, calibration.
• Supervise the overall schedule to drive efficient test execution.
• Ensure configuration of the test assets is managed appropriately.
• Support the Integrated Project Teams to recognize test requirements to drive test execution efficiently
• Develop processes and guidelines with your team.

Test Execution:

• End to End responsibility for test execution under the umbrella of Integration and Environmental streams
• Adhere to internal processes to deliver the evidence in terms of documentation and data required for Safety of Flight and Compliance demonstration tests.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with the Test Services department
• Establish and maintain close relationships with external test houses

Support and Best Practices:

• Responsibility for resource and workload planning and coordination with interfacing teams.
• Advise the test engineering team on best practices within the test facilities.
• Stay updated on new developments in testing and share knowledge with your peers.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.

Your Profile:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (M.Sc/M.Eng preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in Integration and Environmental Testing
• Good understanding of DO160 requirements
• Good understanding of DO178 requirements
• Good knowledge and experience in aerospace testing processes, measurement methods, and calibration.
• Good knowledge of ATA-23/ATA-34/ATA-42 systems
• Knowledge and experience with multi-kW electrical powertrains and aircraft-level system integration is beneficial.

Your personality:

• Driven individual with a willingness to challenge assumptions.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Ability to work with incomplete requirements and anticipate customer needs.
• High level of self-reliance and the ability to work in a diverse team.
• Target-oriented work style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Fluent English language skills are essential; fluent German or other languages are beneficial.