Flight Test Engineer & Onsite Test Coordinator (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company, revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. We're focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe.

About the Team

You will be working closely with the Flight Test Team and reporting to the Technical Director.

Your Mission

As a Flight Test Engineer & Onsite Test Coordinator, you are the "Conductor of the Flight Line." Depending on your seniority, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our flight test campaigns, from initial planning and hazard assessment to execution and deep-dive data analysis. You serve as the primary Onsite Leader, ensuring testing priorities are crystal clear to everyone on the range.

Responsibilities

Onsite Test Coordination & Leadership

• Act as the Onsite Test Coordinator, leading daily operations on the range
• Maintain and communicate the "Daily Flight Schedule"
• Lead the morning "Pre-Flight Brief" and the evening "Debrief"
• Coordinate the availability of airframes, ground support equipment, and personnel

Flight Execution & Safety

• Coordinate and execute UAV flight tests in compliance with regulatory requirements and STARK safety standards
• Ensure all flight activities and anomalies are documented with high fidelity
• Develop specific Flight Test Techniques (FTTs) and instrumentation requirements
• Lead Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR) and contribute to safety review boards

Test Design & Data Analysis

• Develop comprehensive flight test plans, test cards, and rigorous flight test hazard assessments (FTHA)
• Process and analyze flight data using MATLAB or Python
• Work closely with Ardupilot and PX4-based flight control systems
• Manage the configuration of flight test articles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations)
• Professional-level written and verbal English
• Proven ability to lead a technical team on-site, manage schedules, and communicate priorities clearly under pressure
• Practical experience in data reduction and analysis using MATLAB or Python
• Familiarity with Ground Control Stations (GCS), telemetry systems, and mission planning tools
• Proven ability to plan and conduct system-level tests in an aerospace or defense environment

Preferred Experience

• Active experience with uncrewed aviation
• Hands-on experience with flight test instrumentation (FTI) and DAQ systems
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments