Flight Test Engineer — UAS & Defense Systems

Alta Ares; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Ares seeks an experienced Flight Test professional to plan and lead campaigns for unmanned and guided munitions. You will author test plans, risk assessments, and safety cases, acting as the test conductor on the range while coordinating with Aerospace, Software, and Mechanical teams.

Fluency in English is required, French is a plus. You will contribute to test data analysis and the growth of a structured test database, supporting international demonstrations and live exercises across

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in engineering related to aerospace/mechanical/electrical fields.
• 2+ years of flight test experience on UAS, fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or guided munitions.
• Proven ability to write test plans and lead campaigns in the field.
• Solid understanding of flight dynamics, control systems, and aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead flight test campaigns from prototypes to mature configurations.
• Write test plans, cards, risk assessments, and safety cases.
• Act as test conductor on the range and coordinate test activities.

Skills

Flight test experience

Data analysis

Safety-first mindset

Team coordination

Fluent English

French a plus

Hands-on field work

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Alta Ares seeks an experienced Flight Test professional to plan and lead campaigns for unmanned and guided munitions. You will author test plans, risk assessments, and safety cases, acting as the test conductor on the range while coordinating with Aerospace, Software, and Mechanical teams.

Fluency in English is required, French is a plus. You will contribute to test data analysis and the growth of a structured test database, supporting international demonstrations and live exercises across