UAV Demonstration and Test Pilot

ABOUT THE TEAM

As part of the Flight Test & Operations team, you will bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world tactical deployment. Our team is responsible for rigorously evaluating next-generation autonomous UAV platforms in demanding flight conditions. We work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment alongside systems engineers, software developers, and field operators to ensure our systems deliver uncompromising reliability and performance.

YOUR MISSION

As a UAV Test Pilot, you will serve as a primary operator and evaluator for novel unmanned aerial systems, conducting rigorous developmental and operational flight testing. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to validate autonomous flight algorithms, integration payloads, and platform safety. Your work will directly ensure that our UAV platforms are field-tested, robust, and mission-ready for critical defence operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK

• Execute flight test plans and experimental flight profiles for experimental and production UAV systems.
• Evaluate UAV performance, handling qualities, operational flight control modes, and ground control interfaces.
• Collaborate with flight test engineers and software developers to debrief test results and refine flight algorithms.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, risk assessments, and emergency procedure validations prior to test missions.
• Maintain accurate flight logs, test documentation, and safety reporting protocols.
• Support field deployment missions, customer demonstrations, and operational trials domestically and internationally.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION

• Proven experience operating UAVs/RPAS in complex or experimental flight environments.
• Strong technical understanding of flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and ground station control systems.
• Relevant remote pilot licenses/certifications required for commercial or defence UAV operations in Europe.
• Ability to analyze telemetry data and communicate flight anomalies effectively to engineering teams.
• Demonstrated mindset of high safety standards, composure under pressure, and structured problem-solving in dynamic field settings.

NICE TO HAVE

• Background in military flight operations or formal test pilot school training.
• Experience with VTOL platforms, fixed-wing autonomous systems, or BVLOS operations.
• Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4, or proprietary ground control software.