Principal Flight Test Engineer

About the role

The Principal Flight Test Engineer leads planning, execution and analysis of complex UAV flight test programs, ensuring compliance with certification, safety regulations and engineering objectives. This senior technical authority mentors junior engineers and supports strategic decisions across company test activities.

Key responsibilities

• Define, plan and execute complex UAV flight test campaigns as the technical authority.
• Prepare Flight Test Plans, Test Hazard Assessments and reports in line with ADASI Flight Test Operations Manual.
• Specify and oversee Flight Test Instrumentation, telemetry and aircraft configurations.
• Manage flight test execution, monitoring, safety assurance and closure.
• Liaise with certification authorities, MOD and external stakeholders on flight test matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of flight test engineering experience, including UAV or manned aircraft testing.
• Experience with system‑level and full‑aircraft integration.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of flight test planning, instrumentation and data analysis.
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as Matlab, Python and telemetry analysis software.
• Technical writing, documentation and reporting expertise.
• Certified Flight Test Engineer Category II or higher (Category I preferred).

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salary.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets and medical insurance for dependents.
• Education allowances for children.
• Access to learning academy and digital platforms for skill development.