Remote UAV Test Pilot

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systems - not future a time of rising threats STARK is - the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

As a UAV Flight Test Pilot you will be responsible for working with the Flight Test Engineers on planning executing and reporting on flight test results for our cutting-edge UAV platforms. You will work closely with our engineering software and production teams to validate system performance and contribute to the next generation of autonomous flight technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote piloting of unmanned aircraft during development integration and validation test campaigns.
• Execute test cards precisely and safely in accordance with the flight test plan under the supervision of test engineers or project leads.
• Support test planning activities by contributing operational input regarding test site selection flight profiles and weather constraints.
• Prepare UAV systems including preflight configuration control link verification and functional system checks.
• Monitor live telemetry and onboard video streams ensuring real-time awareness of flight conditions and test status.
• Participate in test briefings and debriefings providing clear structured feedback on aircraft behavior and system performance.
• Log the pilots observations flight activities and anomalies in a Flight Test Report supporting traceability and post-flight analysis.
• Maintain situational awareness during all flight operations including airspace monitoring and deconfliction in accordance with SORA or other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with GCS operators observers and test engineers to maintain safe and efficient flight operations in a team environment.
• Assist with the integration and ground verification of flight-critical hardware and software in the test aircraft.
• Follow all safety protocols conduct risk assessments and respond appropriately to flight anomalies and emergency situations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for flight operations procedures safety documentation and pilot training materials.

Qualifications

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Transportation Management Systems,Data Collection,Military Experience,Agriculture,Federal Aviation Regulations,Library Services,Microsoft Powerpoint,LMS,Teaching,Exercise Planning,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1