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

Posted Sep 12, 2026

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Alpine Eagle GmbH

Karlsruhe

English

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Salary (estimate)

Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year

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Introduction

At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that.

Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

How you will make an impact:

Lead CE certification for drone systems, including safety analysis, conformity evaluation, and technical documentation.
Drive certification and approval processes with EASA and the German LBA for UAS systems across categories and operational scenarios.
Support and coordinate approval processes with the Bundeswehr’s LufABw for military UAS platforms.
Prepare and maintain safety assessments, including hazard analyses, risk assessments, SORA, and system safety documentation.

Interpret and apply international standards, including EU 2019/947 & 945, MIL‑STD, and environmental standards.

Advise engineering and leadership on regulatory impacts of design decisions and ensure 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 and readiness

What you need to be successful

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, aircraft systems, or other regulated products.
Strong understanding of CE marking, EU safety directives, and conformity assessment procedures.
Working knowledge of EASA and LBA UAS certification environments, including 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 convert them into actionable engineering requirements.
Strong communication and documentation skills, especially

in English and German.
A structured, systematic, and ownership-driven approach to problem solving.

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity

We welcome applications

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Job facts

Employer: Alpine Eagle GmbH
Role: Product Safety & Certification Engineer – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) (m/w/d)
City: Karlsruhe
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Posted: Sep 12, 2026
Source: StepStone

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