Flight Test Engineer

Saab AB; Leigh; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

30 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme with 8%公司贡献

Private medical insurance

Group income protection scheme

Death in service insurance

Up to 5% share matching scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternal

Resumo da oferta

Saab UK is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to manage the preparation and support of flight operations for unmanned aerial vehicles. You will bridge engineering and field testing, driving rigorous evaluation through test planning, flight execution and in-depth analysis within a safety-conscious framework.

The role includes flying or supporting UAV operations, performing data processing and reporting to engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across the testing

Qualificações

• Experience in uncrewed or crewed flight test operations.
• Certification as a UAV pilot.
• Strong ability to interpret flight data and derive engineering feedback.
• Knowledge of Civil/Military aviation regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and author comprehensive flight test plans, risk assessments and procedures.
• Oversee preparation, ground testing and pre-flight checks of UAVs.
• Lead or support active field flight testing as a UAV pilot.
• Analyse flight data and report findings to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the testing lifecycle.

Conhecimentos

UAV flight tests

UAV pilot cert

Telemetry analysis

Test planning

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This role is part of our Blue Bear Business in Bedford.

The Flight Test Engineer will manage the preparation and comprehensive support of flight operations for unmanned aerial vehicles. Bridging the gap between engineering and field testing, this role drives the rigorous evaluation of systems through test planning, flight execution, and deep-dive analysis. Ideally serving as a UAV pilot, the successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance throughout the testing lifecycle., Test Planning: Design and author comprehensive flight test plans, risk assessments, and procedures aligned with engineering objectives and safety standards.

Flight Preparation: Oversee the preparation, ground testing, and final checks of UAV systems prior to flight operations.

Flight Test Execution: Lead or heavily support active flight testing in the field, operating as a UAV pilot to gather required telemetry and performance data.

Post Flight Analysis: Download, processing, and analysing flight data to evaluate system performance against design metrics.

Reporting: Generate detailed flight test reports, presenting technical metrics and actionable insights to engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in uncrewed or crewed flight test operations, test card generation, and telemetry analysis.
• Practical experience and certification as a UAV pilot, capable of manual and autonomous flight operations.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex flight data and translating it into engineering feedback.

Desirable Skills

• Experience or familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, EASA) and industry standards.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level).

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

Saab UK Company Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Up to 5% share matching scheme
• Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.
• + Much more

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.