Flight Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans for UAVs and counter-drone systems
• Operate drones and test equipment in manual, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous scenarios
• Integrate payloads, sensors, and detection/interdiction systems onto UAV platforms
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and resolve system failures in the field
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, logging test data and anomalies
• Analyze flight data, prepare test reports, and recommend improvements
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance during all testing activities
• Support field demonstrations for government and defense customers
• Travel to remote test sites and military ranges as required

Requirements

• Proven experience in UAV flight testing
• Strong knowledge of flight control systems
• Familiarity with RF communications, telemetry, and UAV integration
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced field test environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Military background (service, studies, or similar)
• Valid Drone Pilot Certificate or License

About the Company

Alpine Eagle GmbH is a team of specialists in defense, aerospace engineering, and machine learning. We are building the first airborne, swarm-based system to provide protection against the rising drone threat, ensuring governments and institutions have cutting-edge solutions to protect personal freedom and the rule of law.