Flight Test Engineer & Onsite Test Coordinator (all genders)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential defense technology client seeking a Flight Test Engineer & Onsite Test Coordinator in Berlin. This role is critical to the success of our client's autonomous systems testing program. You will serve as the primary leader on the flight line, coordinating end-to-end test campaigns from planning through execution and analysis.

Our talent team is working directly with the hiring organization to identify candidates who can lead high-tempo flight operations while maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

Onsite Test Coordination & Leadership:

• Act as the primary Onsite Test Coordinator, leading daily operations and ensuring the team remains focused on test objectives
• Maintain and communicate the daily flight schedule, ensuring all personnel understand the sequence of events and current priorities
• Drive morning pre-flight briefings and evening debriefs, capturing critical feedback and setting next-day goals
• Coordinate availability of airframes, ground support equipment, and personnel to maximize efficiency

Flight Execution & Safety:

• Coordinate and execute UAV flight tests in compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards
• Document all flight activities and anomalies with high fidelity
• Develop Flight Test Techniques (FTTs) and instrumentation requirements to capture critical performance metrics
• Lead Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR) and contribute to safety review boards

Test Design & Data Analysis:

• Develop comprehensive flight test plans, test cards, and flight test hazard assessments (FTHA)
• Process and analyze flight data using MATLAB or Python to validate system performance against requirements
• Work with Ardupilot and PX4-based flight control systems to iterate on performance
• Manage configuration of flight test articles, tracking all hardware and software versions meticulously

What We're Looking For

Educational & Legal Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Must be a citizen of a NATO member state (due to export control and security regulations)
• Professional-level written and verbal English

Technical & Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to lead technical teams on-site, manage schedules, and communicate priorities clearly under pressure
• Practical experience in data reduction and analysis using MATLAB or Python
• Familiarity with Ground Control Stations (GCS), telemetry systems, and mission planning tools
• Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct system-level tests in aerospace or defense environments

Mindset & Approach:

• Naturally organized with ability to work through ambiguity in field operations
• Analytical and decisive—able to quickly analyze data anomalies and make testing decisions
• Meticulous documentation practices

Preferred Experience:

• Active experience with uncrewed aviation systems
• Hands-on experience with flight test instrumentation (FTI) and data acquisition systems
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments

How We Work With You

Candidates should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. We will then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration.

Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. All communication and coordination will be managed through our talent team to ensure a professional and streamlined process for all parties.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience level and qualifications.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.