Senior Flight Test Engineer
Linköping
Engineering /
On-site
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)
If you’re driven by real-world impact, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply below or contact Connor Hird via LinkedIn or Connor.Hird@evolved.aero.
Evolved Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive team.
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