Software Flight Test Engineer ( All Genders)
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10 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Us
STARK is a defense technology company that is fundamentally changing the use of autonomous systems in various operational environments. We design develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-controlled scalable to high volumes and cost-effective. This gives our forces a decisive advantage in challenging combat environments.
Our focus is on ready-to-use high-performance systemsnot vague promises for the an era of growing threats STARK strengthens the technological superiority of NATO allies and their partners to ensure deterrence and defend Europe today
Our focus is on ready-to-use high-performance systemsnot vague promises for the an era of growing threats STARK strengthens the technological superiority of NATO allies and their partners to ensure deterrence and defend Europe today
Your mission
Design execute and analyze complex flight test campaigns for fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned systems ensuring safe repeatable and performance-driven validation of autonomous guidance navigation and control algorithms under realistic and extreme operational scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute flight tests for fixed-wing UAVs and copters
- Act as remote pilot (RPAS) for experimental missions
- Design test procedures for:
- GNSS-denied navigation
- Dynamic moving target engagements
- High-wind and degraded sensor environments
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight system checks (mechanical electrical firmware)
- Integrate payloads sensors telemetry and safety systems
- Analyze flight logs (EKF behavior control loops actuator response energy usage)
- Debug hardware/software integration issues on-site
- Design and build custom test rigs or mechanical/electrical modifications for experimental setups
- Coordinate with Control and Perception teams
- Enforce strict safety and airspace compliance standards
Qualifications
- Certified UAV pilot (fixed-wing and multirotor)
- Strong understanding of:
- Flight dynamics
- Control theory basics
- Aerodynamics
- Electrical systems (power distribution ESCs batteries)
- Ability to read schematics and debug hardware
- Experience with flight controllers
- Telemetry and log analysis skills
- Mechanical assembly and rapid prototyping capability
- Strong troubleshooting mindset
Nice to Have
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot
- Background in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Experience with tube-launch systems
- GNSS-denied flight experience
- EKF debugging knowledge
- ROS2 ecosystem familiarity
- Experience in high-risk flight testing
- Python/C scripting for analysis
If youre intersted in building the future of European Defence with us and you see yourself reflected in the description above please send us yourCV in English.Were looking forward to meeting you!
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Jenkins
- Junit
- Quality Assurance
- Agile
- Testng
- Software Testing
- Java
- Test Automation
- Cucumber
- Selenium
About Company
LEGAL DISCLAIMER We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic pro ... View more
