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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe.
As a 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.
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.Act as the Onsite Test Coordinator: Lead daily operations on the range, ensuring the team stays focused on the primary test objectives.
Resource Management: Coordinate the availability of airframes, ground support equipment, and personnel to maximize range time efficiency.
Coordinate and execute UAV flight tests in compliance with regulatory requirements and STARK safety standards.
Lead Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR) and contribute to safety review boards.
Develop comprehensive flight test plans, test cards, and rigorous flight test hazard assessments (FTHA).
Manage the configuration of flight test articles, ensuring all hardware and software versions are meticulously tracked.
Degree: Bachelor’s or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
Communication: Professional-level written and verbal English.
Coordination Skills: Proven ability to lead a technical team on-site, manage schedules, and communicate priorities clearly under pressure.
Testing Rigor: Proven ability to plan and conduct system-level tests in an aerospace or defense environment.
The "General" Mindset: You are naturally organized and can work through ambiguity on the flight line.
Meticulous Documenter: You believe that if it wasn't documented with high fidelity, the test never happened.
Active experience as an FTE or Test Director in crewed or uncrewed aviation.
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments.
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