Flight Test Engineer

Nordic Air Defence; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Job summary

Nordic Air Defence in Stockholm is looking for a Full-time Flight Test Engineer to plan and execute flight tests for UAS platforms. You'll develop test plans, conduct tests, and analyze data while ensuring the reliability of systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and systems knowledge. Benefits include generous PTO, a competitive salary with bonuses, and stock options. Applicants must be NATO citizens with the legal right to work in Sweden.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of UAS sub‑systems and aerospace engineering principles.
• Ability to plan, execute, and close out complex technical programs.
• Demonstrated use of good judgment in aircraft operation.
• Comfortable working across engineering disciplines.
• Self-driven and proactive in problem identification and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight test plans, checklists, and test cards for UAS.
• Conduct flight tests and operate Ground Control Stations to collect data.
• Build robust testing infrastructure for flights and demonstrations.
• Develop inspection processes for pre‑flight and post‑flight checks.
• Build tools to analyze flight data for insights.

Skills

UAS sub‑systems knowledge

Aerospace engineering principles

Flight test experience

Data analysis

Project management

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

About Nordic Air Defence

Nordic Air Defence, headquartered in Stockholm, develops cutting‑edge defensive solutions for both civilian and military applications. We combine expertise in electronics, mechanical design, embedded systems, software engineering, and AI.

In September 2024, Nordic Air Defence unveiled its first product, the Kreuger 100, a dual‑use drone‑interceptor platform engineered in Sweden by a diverse, international team. Our engineers and operators bring experience from leading defence, drone, and tech organisations worldwide, including Palantir, Kratos, SAAB, Anduril, and others.

The Role

This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Stockholm. As a Flight Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal flight tests and external demonstrations for all UAS platforms developed by Nordic Air Defence. If you enjoy field work, flying aircraft, or developing dependable & rugged platforms, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning — develop flight test plans, checklists, or test cards for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Work with engineering stakeholders to specify test campaigns, operating limits and emergency procedures

• Flight Testing — conduct flight tests for UAS. Operate Ground Control Stations (GCS), and Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ) during flight tests to collect real‑time performance data and evaluate system reliability across flight conditions and VTOL/forward flight profiles

• Test Infrastructure — build robust testing infrastructure for operating flights and demonstrations in the toughest conditions on the planet - from the desert to the Arctic

• Vehicle Bring‑up and Repair — develop and implement processes for vehicle pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections, modifications, or repair

• Data Analysis — discover insights into our system and capabilities by building tools to analyze flight data

The Ideal Candidate

• Systems Knowledge — proven understanding of UAS sub‑systems and aerospace engineering principles, applied to designing, building and evaluating flying vehicles

• Organization — ability to plan, execute, and close out complex technical programs with structured attention to detail, from high‑level objectives and scheduling down to day‑to‑day logistics and documentation

• Airman‑ship — demonstrated use of good judgement, skill & knowledge operating aircraft

• Multidisciplinary — comfortable working across the full stack of engineering practice, from hands‑on hardware and physical build work to software tooling, scripting, and command‑line environments

• Independent & Collaborative — self‑driven and proactive in identifying and resolving problems with minimal oversight, while bringing the situational awareness, empathy, and clear communication required to lead a crew safely and effectively in a flight test environment

• Formal Education — Bachelor’s or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field

• Flight Test Experience — direct professional flight test experience is a strong advantage, but not a requirement; candidates with hands‑on flying backgrounds, student design team experience, or roots in RC and experimental aviation often bring exactly the mindset and instincts we’re looking for

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holidays

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses

• Stock options with upside in the company’s success

Additionally

• You are a citizen of a NATO country and have a legal right to work in Sweden

• You are able to travel up to 20% of the time to support customers or foreign test sites

• You have a Category B driver’s license