Software Flight Test Engineer ( All Genders)

STARK; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A defense technology company in Berlin is seeking a certified UAV pilot to design and execute complex flight test campaigns for unmanned systems. Responsibilities include planning and conducting flight tests, acting as a remote pilot, and analyzing data from test flights. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of control theory, aerodynamics, and electrical systems. This role offers the chance to work on high-performance systems, enhancing the technological capabilities of NATO allies in challenging environments.

Qualifikationen

• Certified UAV pilot for fixed-wing and multirotor systems is required.
• Strong understanding of control theory and aerodynamics necessary.
• Experience with debugging hardware and flight controllers essential.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute flight test campaigns for unmanned systems.
• Act as pilot for experimental missions and ensure compliance standards.
• Analyze flight logs to ensure performance-driven validation.

Kenntnisse

UAV piloting (fixed-wing and multirotor)

Control theory

Aerodynamics

Electrical systems

Telemetry and log analysis

Ausbildung

Certified UAV pilot

Tools

PX4 or ArduPilot

Jobbeschreibung

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 systems—not vague promises for the future. In 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:
• 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:
• 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

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
• Experience in high-risk flight testing
• Python/C++ scripting for analysis

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected in the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!