UAV Test Pilot – Autonomous Systems

About the role

STARK is seeking a UAV Test Pilot to bridge digital design and physical flight. You will work closely with Flight Test Engineers to plan, execute, and report flight tests for experimental and production unmanned aircraft, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct remote piloting of UAVs in full‑manual mode to explore the flight envelope.
• Execute flight‑test programmes with precision, monitoring telemetry and video streams.
• Coordinate with GCS operators, observers, and engineers during high‑pressure test campaigns.
• Contribute to test‑site selection, flight‑profile design, hazard analysis, and weather assessment.
• Prepare UAV systems, verify control links, and perform functional checks before each sortie.
• Lead safety assessments, manage risk, and respond to anomalies or emergencies.
• Maintain airspace de‑confliction in line with SORA and EASA regulations.
• Provide structured technical feedback in briefings and debriefings.

Required profile

• Proven experience piloting UAVs, preferably in a test‑flight environment.
• Strong understanding of flight‑test procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory frameworks (SORA, EASA).
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams under pressure.
• Excellent situational awareness and decision‑making skills during live operations.

Required skills

• UAV piloting
• Ground Control Station (GCS) operation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Flight‑critical hardware integration
• Flight software verification
• SORA compliance
• EASA regulatory compliance
• Risk assessment