Senior Flight Test Engineer {PL}
Core
Own military flight test programmes from concept to execution, proving AI-enabled mission systems, sensors, and weapon integrations perform in demanding operational environments.
Role type
Senior Flight Test Engineer (Military Systems & AI Integration)
Builds
Fielded capability for democratic militaries via rigorous flight and ground test campaigns
Domain
Defence, Military Aviation, AI Systems Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Flight testing of fast-jet/military aircraft, weapon integration, mission systems, military sensors (Radar, EO/IR, EW), tactical data links, air-to-air/air-to-surface weapons, multi-stakeholder campaign leadership, flight safety management, technical communication
Preferred skills
Flight Test Engineer/Test Pilot degree, EASA Lead Flight Test Engineer (L-FTE) Category 1 qualification, experience with European armed forces or NATO
Technologies
Radar, EO/IR, EW, tactical data links, reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI
Responsibilities
Lead flight test strategy and complex international live-fire campaigns, author and validate ground procedures and flight test cards, conduct on-aircraft ground testing for integration integrity and safety, collaborate with test pilots and engineering teams, act as Lead Flight Test Engineer in the air when qualified
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC