UAS Operations and SORA Specialist (m/f/d)

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UAS Operations and SORA Specialist (m/f/d)

Overview

ERC System is a Munich-based aviation startup that develops electrified aviation solutions for critical missions. The company’s hybrid-electric aircraft takes off vertically like a helicopter, but flies forward wing-borne, like an airplane. It provides high speeds, long ranges, and cost-efficient operations for patient, passenger, and cargo transport. ERC’s flagship product is a crewed, hybrid-electric lift-and-cruise aircraft optimized for interhospital patient transport. Founded in 2020 by experienced aerospace professionals, ERC currently has approximately 60 employees and is backed by aerospace powerhouse IABG, a leading provider of testing and certification services for aircraft, spacecraft, and defense solutions. The team focuses on heads-down engineering, capital-efficient development, and designing aircraft that fulfill highest customer and regulatory requirements. Further information on:

Your Mission

As UAS Operations and SORA Specialist, your mission is to own the operational approval process and readiness of our UAS missions across Europe. You are responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving Operations Manuals and operational documentation that are clear, authority-ready, and compliant with EASA and JARUS requirements. You ensure that operational approvals are achieved across different SAIL categories through coordination with national authorities and EASA.

By working closely with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders, you ensure our UAS operations are safe, compliant, and executable — from first concept to flight campaign execution.

Your Profile

Provides clear, understandable, and precise technical and operational documentation in English.
Proven expertise in the field of approval and operation of UAS in specific and open category.
Experience working with application lifecycle and/or requirements management tools, preferably Polarion.
Good knowledge of relevant EASA and JARUS regulations and guidelines.
Ideally networked with authorities, LBA and EASA, or at least experienced in submitting applications for operational approval.
Safety-oriented mindset.
Interest to learn about Human Factors Engineering in the context of UAS development and operations.

Your Tasks

Writing Operations Manuals for EASA Specific Category.
Preparation and submission of flight authorization requests and agreements, including coordination with national and international authorities (e.g., LBA, DFS, EASA).
Support in the development of Concepts of Operation for UAS products serving multiple use cases and mission types.
Performing SORA for various types of operations with small and large-scale drones.
Planning and defining flight areas within the EU, incl. calculations of Contingency Volume and Ground Risk Buffer and the use of relevant tools (e.g., dipul).
Defining and validating Operating Procedures for normal, contingency and emergency situations.
Support in conducting Human Factor evaluations (OSO #19/20) and ensuring compliance to Human Factors processes and guidelines.
Support in the creation of Training Manuals (Part D of OM), Maintenance Manuals.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness of UAS through flight campaigns.
Support in change management processes for operational documents (e.g., Operations Manual, Training Manual, Maintenance Manual).
Collaborate on national and international level in UAS and aviation associations.

What We Offer

Innovation, security, and growth: a key role in a financially stable European aerospace startup that is setting new standards.
Modern working environment: hybrid working, a modern office in Ottobrunn, and top-of-the-line ergonomic equipment.
Development & Benefits: Opportunities for further training, EGYM Wellpass membership, and an attractive salary package.
Team & culture: startup spirit with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and regular team events.

Why Join Now?

We work with the strongest rescue and defense partners in Europe and are supported by our strategic investor IABG. You will join our startup of approximately 60 employees during a crucial growth phase. You will contribute to the realization of an electrified aircraft for the most critical missions, from patient transport to military cargo transport.