Lead UAS Flight Test Engineer — Regulatory & Safety

Mobizy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading unmanned technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to oversee and coordinate flight test activities for military and civilian Uncrewed Aerial Systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, flight test planning, and safety management. Responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing flight data. This position requires travel up to 25% and may involve early mornings or late nights to support flight trials.

Benefits

Travel allowances

Opportunities for international deployments

Engagement with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in flight testing military and/or civilian UAS or equivalent aerospace systems.
• Strong understanding of UAS system architecture and performance.
• Familiarity with CAA UAS frameworks including CAP 722 and OSC development.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Trials/Test Plans to ensure compliance with military and civilian regulations.
• Author Risk Assessments and Safety Statements for flight testing.
• Lead real-time monitoring of telemetry and system health during tests.

Skills

Flight Test Planning

Safety Management

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering

ETPS UAS Systems Course Graduate

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A leading unmanned technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to oversee and coordinate flight test activities for military and civilian Uncrewed Aerial Systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, flight test planning, and safety management. Responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing flight data. This position requires travel up to 25% and may involve early mornings or late nights to support flight trials.