Flight Test Engineer (All Genders)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners &nbsp;with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.</span><br><br></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why Join Us?</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&amp;D backing.</span></li> </ul></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Your Mission</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As a&nbsp;Flight Test Engineer, 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Beyond the technical data, you serve as the primary Onsite Leader. You are the person who ensures testing priorities are crystal clear to everyone on the range. You manage the daily tempo, coordinate the crew, and ensure that every person, from pilots to software engineers, knows exactly which tests are being conducted and when. Your mission is to transform raw flight data into actionable insights while maintaining a high-tempo, disciplined, and safe testing environment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Onsite Test Coordination &amp; Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Act as the Onsite Test Coordinator:&nbsp;Lead daily operations on the range, ensuring the team stays focused on the primary test objectives.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Clarify Priorities:&nbsp;Maintain and communicate the "Daily Flight Schedule," ensuring everyone knows the sequence of events and current testing priorities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead Briefings:&nbsp;Drive the morning "Pre-Flight Brief" and the evening "Debrief," capturing critical feedback and setting goals for the following day.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Resource Management:&nbsp;Coordinate the availability of airframes, ground support equipment, and personnel to maximize range time efficiency.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Flight Execution &amp; Safety</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate and execute UAV

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