UAV Flight Test Pilot & GCS Operator (BVLOS)

STARK; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK is a defence technology company delivering high‑performance unmanned systems. As a UAV Pilot / GCS Operator, you will be the final gatekeeper of quality and safety, leading production flight tests with flight test engineers and ensuring every system meets strict specifications.

You will monitor live telemetry, validate autonomous behaviors, and provide engineers with critical data to iterate. You are certifying a capability for deployment in Europe’s most demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Experience & Certifications: EU A1/A3 and A2 Remote Pilot Certificates (EASA).
• Radio operator certificate (e.g., BZF) or willingness to obtain one.
• Proven experience with professional GCS software, mission planning tools, and telemetry monitoring.
• Familiarity with flight safety protocols, particularly under BVLOS conditions.
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote piloting and GCS operation for production-level unmanned aircraft.
• Execute standardized flight test programmes with high repeatability and precision to validate system performance.
• Monitor live telemetry and onboard video streams in real-time, ensuring flight conditions remain within the test envelope.
• Coordinate with observers and test engineers to maintain safe, efficient operations in a collaborative team environment.
• Perform pre-flight configurations, control link verifications, and comprehensive functional system checks.
• Assist in the ground verification of flight-critical hardware and software before takeoff.
• Maintain rigorous logbook standards and regulatory record keeping for every airframe tested.
• Act as the tactical lead for airspace monitoring and deconfliction in accordance with SORA and EASA requirements.
• Respond decisively to flight anomalies and emergency situations by following established safety protocols.
• Contribute to the evolution of pilot training materials, safety documentation, and operational procedures.

Skills

GCS software

Mission planning tools

Telemetry monitoring

English communication

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

STARK is a defence technology company delivering high‑performance unmanned systems. As a UAV Pilot / GCS Operator, you will be the final gatekeeper of quality and safety, leading production flight tests with flight test engineers and ensuring every system meets strict specifications.

You will monitor live telemetry, validate autonomous behaviors, and provide engineers with critical data to iterate. You are certifying a capability for deployment in Europe’s most demanding environments.