Alta Ares · Defence and security
Flight Test Engineer
- Toulouse (On‑site)
- Full-time
Still open on Alta Ares's site · checked 6 hours ago
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- A degree
- Posted
What you'll do
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Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Avionics, Software, GNC, Mechanical, and Product teams to shape test objectives and feed results into design iterations
Support customer demonstrations and military exercises across Europe and beyond
Contribute to the training of operators and field teams
Requirements
Verification, Qualification & Safety
Build and maintain the test and evaluation strategy, tracing requirements to test evidence
Support qualification and acceptance campaigns with customers
Own flight safety processes, incident reporting, and lessons learned
Help define procedures for operating systems safely in live and operational environments
Candidate profile
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of flight test experience on UAS, fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, or guided munitions
Proven track record writing test plans and leading test campaigns in the field
Solid understanding of flight dynamics, flight control systems, and aircraft performance
Strong data analysis skills
Experience with telemetry, ground control stations, and onboard data logging
Familiarity with PX4/ArduPilot, flight log tools, and simulation or HITL environments
Skills & Qualities
Calm, methodical, safety-first mindset under operational pressure
Strong organisational skills, able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams on the range
Hands-on and comfortable with field work, hardware troubleshooting, and outdoor conditions
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
High integrity, discretion, and understanding of security culture
Team spirit
Fluent English; French is a plus
Nice to Have
Drone pilot certification
Experience at military test ranges or with DGA or equivalent national test centres
Experience with live-fire, weapons, or counter-UAS trials
Former military service, particularly in aviation, air defense, or UAS units
Willingness to travel frequently to test sites across Europe
Skills
Working languages
English
Company
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