Senior UAS Flight Test Lead — Safety & Regulation

Tekever Corporation; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An unmanned technology leader in the UK is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to oversee flight testing of both military and civilian Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). This role requires a strong background in flight testing, regulatory compliance knowledge, and experience with UAS systems. The successful candidate will plan, conduct, and report on flight tests, ensuring alignment with safety regulations and operational standards. Occasional travel and work outside normal hours are expected to support flight trials and operational needs.

Qualifications

• ETPS UAS Systems Course Graduate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in flight testing military and/or civilian UAS.
• Familiarity with MAA RA 2370 Issue 5 and NPA 26/01.
• Proficiency with flight test instrumentation and telemetry systems.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate flight test activities for UAS.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and requirements.
• Analyze flight data to evaluate performance.
• Prepare Flight Test Reports for stakeholders.
• Support rapid prototyping and development efforts.

Skills

Flight testing military and/or civilian UAS

UAS system architecture

MATLAB

Python

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Telemetry systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

An unmanned technology leader in the UK is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to oversee flight testing of both military and civilian Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). This role requires a strong background in flight testing, regulatory compliance knowledge, and experience with UAS systems. The successful candidate will plan, conduct, and report on flight tests, ensuring alignment with safety regulations and operational standards. Occasional travel and work outside normal hours are expected to support flight trials and operational needs.