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 Flight Test Engineer, depending on your experience, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests for experimental fixed-wing UAV platforms. You will work closely with the experimental R&amp;D team to conduct flight research or validate system performance and contribute to the next generation of our autonomous flight technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Plan, coordinate, and execute UAV flight tests in compliance with all applicable safety and operational protocols.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop flight test plans, test cards, and flight test hazard assessments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Process and analyse flight data and provide feedback for future system improvements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with Ardupilot and PX4-based flight control systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Document all flight activities, test results, and anomalies thoroughly.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate closely with software developers and hardware engineers to rapidly iterate and improve UAV performance.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to flight readiness reviews, safety review boards and support certification and development activities.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Have practical experience plann

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