Flight Test Engineer (Defence Tech)

TL;DR

Flight Test Engineer (Defence Tech): Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of UAV flight test campaigns with an accent on onsite leadership and data-driven system validation. Focus on coordinating range operations, executing flight tests, and analyzing flight data to iterate on autonomous system performance.

Location: Munich (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company developing high-performance, software-defined unmanned systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies.

What you will do

• Lead daily onsite operations on the flight range, ensuring the team remains focused on primary test objectives.
• Manage the daily flight schedule and conduct morning pre-flight briefings and evening debriefs.
• Coordinate and execute UAV flight tests in compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Develop comprehensive flight test plans, test cards, and rigorous flight test hazard assessments.
• Process and analyze flight data using MATLAB or Python to validate system performance against requirements.
• Manage the configuration of flight test articles, tracking all hardware and software versions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state.
• Professional-level written and verbal English.
• Practical experience in data reduction and analysis using MATLAB or Python.
• Familiarity with Ground Control Stations (GCS), telemetry systems, and mission planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage schedules under pressure in an aerospace or defense environment.

Nice to have

• Active experience as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Director in crewed or uncrewed aviation.
• Hands-on experience with flight test instrumentation (FTI) and DAQ systems.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments.