Flight Test Engineer (Defense)

Location: Munich, Germany; EU work authorization required

Company

hirify.global is a Munich-based defense technology startup developing fully autonomous counter-UAS systems.

What you will do

• Plan and execute FPV, fixed-wing, and model aircraft flight tests.
• Develop test procedures, collect flight data, and validate product performance in live trials.
• Label and annotate collected data with data and machine learning teams.
• Design, build, and test a drone rig for acoustic characterization in an anechoic chamber.
• Travel nationally and internationally to record background ambient sounds.
• Set up and tear down field tests in collaboration with data engineers, ML engineers, and other flight test staff.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with FPV flights and/or model aircraft.
• Strong technical knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to build and follow structured testing and data collection procedures.
• Careful, consistent, and detail-oriented approach to data collection and labeling.
• Collaborative approach to working with other engineers.
• EU work authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Drone operation or RC piloting experience in conflict areas or frontline environments.
• Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with data engineering or data structures.
• Aerospace, model aircraft, or comparable professional or hobbyist flight experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation with virtual stock options.
• Fast-paced environment with substantial responsibility and accelerated learning.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the development of autonomous airspace security systems.
• Work alongside an experienced team with backgrounds from Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, and BCG.