Flight Test Lead
vor 24 Stunden
Your mission
- Plan and execute UAV and drone swarm flight tests, including demos abroad (e.g., Ukraine)
- Lead and coordinate field operations, including pilots, engineers, and support crews
- Develop and maintain all operational documentation (procedures, checklists, risk assessments)
- Work directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA), handle approvals and integrate compliance feedback
- Define and set up new flight test sites and facilities
- Own risk management, flight safety, and emergency procedures
- Analyze flight data and support fast iteration of system improvements
- Ensure all flight operations are safe, robust, and support rapid learning loops
Your profile
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar technical field — but practical field experience weighs more than formal degrees
- Hands-on UAV flight operations experience (manual and autonomous; swarm experience is a plus but not required)
- Solid experience with ground control systems (e.g., Q Ground Control or similar)
- Deep understanding of mission planning and CONOPS development
- Practical experience with emergency procedures and incident handling
- Regulatory knowledge: EASA SORA and risk assessment processes
- Experience leading field deployments and working directly with end-users (military or industrial environments preferred)
- Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and adapt fast
- Proven track record in flight test campaigns, including incidents and learnings ("zero crash" profiles are not relevant)
- Experience in startup or fast-paced, pragmatic environments preferred
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills (English required)
- Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
- Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
- Humble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
- High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
- Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
- Fluent in English
- Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance
Why us?
Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.
The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.
About us
We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you
What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.
Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bordeaux/Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.
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