Flight Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enables you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're defining what is possible from the sky itself by propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring above 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight, and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO, world-leaders in High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, with our 100% solar-electric, world-record-breaking Zephyr HAPS aircraft. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job Purpose:

Working within the AALTO Flight Test Organisation, Flight Test Engineers are responsible for the safe and effective delivery of Flight Test & Evaluation activities in the UK and overseas. Working predominantly from Farnborough, UK, this role will see the successful candidate regularly deploy within the UK and remote overseas locations to support the ongoing development of our Zephyr air system.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct the safe and effective delivery of Flight Test Engineering activities in deployed locations around the world with AALTO’s fleet of full and sub-scale test assets.
2. Work collaboratively with the Air Operations and Engineering teams to safely and effectively plan, execute and report on Flight Test Engineering activities.
3. Conduct Flight Test Engineering activities against system-wide Test & Evaluation (T&E) objectives.
4. Manage Flight Test risk to ALARP and tolerable levels.
5. Share and develop best practice to enhance the Flight Test & Evaluation of the Zephyr air system.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

1. At least two years Flight Test Engineering experience.
2. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
3. Ability to make and implement complex technical risk-based decisions under pressure in a small-team environment.
4. Ability to work well as a team member.
5. Fluent in English to negotiation standard (minimum ICAO Level 4), have the right to live and work in the UK, and be willing and able to deploy overseas for an extended period.
6. Hold a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in an Engineering discipline.
7. Working knowledge of flight physics and avionics systems, with particular focus on Uncrewed Air System.
8. Able to meet UK DVLA Group 2 or medical standards or a minimum of Class 3 aviation medical standards from an ICAO contracting state.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

1. Qualified Category 1 (Class A) or Category 2 (Class B) Flight Test Engineer or Test Pilot from a recognised Test Pilot School.
2. Previous UAS / RPAS experience, particularly BVLOS operations.
3. Knowledge of UK, US and European regulatory environments.
4. Experience with COTS or bespoke Flight Test Instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
5. Aviation experience as flight crew or engineer, either military or civil.
6. Ability to reduce flight data and form contextualised analysis, advice and recommendations.
7. Capable of explaining technical details to customers in a concise and expert manner.
8. Training in, or understanding of, CRM, NOTECHs, TEM policies and practices.
9. An understanding of the technical, operational and environmental factors affecting Zephyr and other HAPS platforms.

In addition to salary, we offer:

1. Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
2. Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
3. Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
4. Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
5. Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
6. We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
7. Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!