Flight Test Lead (UAV & Drone Swarms) (m/w/d)

Overview

Flight Test Lead (UAV & Drone Swarms) (m/w/d) at Autonomous Teaming

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute UAV and drone swarm flight tests, including demos abroad (e.g., Ukraine).
• Lead and coordinate field operations, including pilots, engineers, and support crews.
• Develop and maintain all operational documentation (procedures, checklists, risk assessments).
• Work directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA), handle approvals and integrate compliance feedback.
• Define and set up new flight test sites and facilities.
• Own risk management, flight safety, and emergency procedures.
• Analyze flight data and support fast iteration of system improvements.
• Ensure all flight operations are safe, robust, and support rapid learning loops.

Your mission

• Plan and execute UAV and drone swarm flight tests, including demos abroad (e.g., Ukraine).
• Lead and coordinate field operations, including pilots, engineers, and support crews.
• Develop and maintain all operational documentation (procedures, checklists, risk assessments).
• Work directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA), handle approvals and integrate compliance feedback.
• Define and set up new flight test sites and facilities.
• Own risk management, flight safety, and emergency procedures.
• Analyze flight data and support fast iteration of system improvements.
• Ensure all flight operations are safe, robust, and support rapid learning loops.

Your profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar technical field — but practical field experience weighs more than formal degrees.
• Hands-on UAV flight operations experience (manual and autonomous; swarm experience is a plus but not required).
• Solid experience with ground control systems (e.g., Q Ground Control or similar).
• Deep understanding of mission planning and CONOPS development.
• Practical experience with emergency procedures and incident handling.
• Regulatory knowledge: EASA SORA and risk assessment processes.
• Experience leading field deployments and working directly with end-users (military or industrial environments preferred).
• Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and adapt fast.
• Proven track record in flight test campaigns, including incidents and learnings.
• Experience in startup or fast-paced, pragmatic environments preferred.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills (English required).

Meta

• Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset.
• Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach.
• Humble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognition.
• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic.
• Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus.
• Fluent in English.
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance.

Why us?

Do you feel that you fit the description, but don\'t think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway. We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.

About Us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bordeaux/Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Software Development

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