Software Flight Test Engineer ( All Genders)

Design, execute, and analyze complex flight test campaigns for fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned systems, ensuring safe, repeatable, and performance-driven validation of autonomous guidance, navigation, and control algorithms under realistic and extreme operational scenarios., * Plan and execute flight tests for fixed-wing UAVs and copters

• Act as remote pilot (RPAS) for experimental missions
• Design test procedures for:

• GNSS-denied navigation
• Dynamic moving target engagements
• High-wind and degraded sensor environments

• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight system checks (mechanical, electrical, firmware)
• Integrate payloads, sensors, telemetry, and safety systems
• Analyze flight logs (EKF behavior, control loops, actuator response, energy usage)
• Debug hardware/software integration issues on-site
• Design and build custom test rigs or mechanical/electrical modifications for experimental setups
• Coordinate with Control and Perception teams
• Enforce strict safety and airspace compliance standards

• Certified UAV pilot (fixed-wing or multirotor)
• Strong understanding of:

• Flight dynamics
• Control theory basics
• Aerodynamics
• Electrical systems (power distribution, ESCs, batteries)

• Mechanical assembly and rapid prototyping capability
• Ability to read schematics and debug hardware
• Experience with flight controllers
• Strong troubleshooting mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot
• Telemetry and log analysis skills
• Background in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• GNSS-denied flight experience
• EKF debugging knowledge
• ROS2 ecosystem familiarity
• Experience in high-risk flight testing
• Python/C++ scripting for analysis

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected in the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!

STARK is a defense technology company that is fundamentally changing the use of autonomous systems in various operational environments. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-controlled, scalable to high volumes, and cost-effective. This gives our forces a decisive advantage in challenging combat environments. Our focus is on ready-to-use, high-performance systems-not vague promises for the future. In an era of growing threats, STARK strengthens the technological superiority of NATO allies and their partners to ensure deterrence and defend Europe today