Flight test engineer

·       Location: Onsite in Linköping
·       Employment Type: Full-time
·       Start Date: As soon as possible (considering notice period)
·       Travel: Required as part of the role

Role summary:

As a Flight Test Engineer, you will perform testing and verification of our unmanned autonomous mission systems. You will work closely with development engineers, remote pilots, and technicians to ensure safe, structured, and data-driven flight testing. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with activities split between our facility in Linköping and external flight test locations (national and international).

 




Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed test procedures

Plan and define flight test campaigns

Conduct ground and flight testing

Monitor system behaviour during flight and make real-time operational decisions

Collect, analyse, and interpret flight data

Document test results

Identify and report deviations and participate in troubleshooting

Support customer demonstrations and operational showcases

We’re Looking For

A strong communicator and collaborative team player

Responsible, solution-oriented, and proactive

Comfortable working in dynamic and sometimes high-tempo environments

Required qualifications

Post-secondary technical education (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering) alternatively professional experience in flight testing

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Category B driver’s license

4+ years' experience in aviation and/or defence industry

Pilot license (manned or unmanned aircraft)