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Drone Swarm Test Engineer (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich (DEU)
Your mission
  • Plan and execute UAV and drone swarm flight tests, including demos abroad (e.g., Ukraine)
  • Lead and coordinate field operations, including pilots, engineers, and support crews
  • Develop and maintain all operational documentation (procedures, checklists, risk assessments)
  • Work directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA), handle approvals and integrate compliance feedback
  • Define and set up new flight test sites and facilities
  • Own risk management, flight safety, and emergency procedures
  • Analyze flight data and support fast iteration of system improvements
  • Ensure all flight operations are safe, robust, and support rapid learning loops
Your profile
  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar technical field — but practical field experience weighs more than formal degrees
  • Hands-on UAV flight operations experience (manual and autonomous; swarm experience is a plus but not required)
  • Solid experience with ground control systems (e.g., Q Ground Control or similar)
  • Deep understanding of mission planning and CONOPS development
  • Practical experience with emergency procedures and incident handling
  • Regulatory knowledge: EASA SORA and risk assessment processes
  • Experience leading field deployments and working directly with end-users (military or industrial environments preferred)
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and adapt fast
  • Proven track record in flight test campaigns, including incidents and learnings ("zero crash" profiles are not relevant)
  • Experience in startup or fast-paced, pragmatic environments preferred
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills (English required)
Meta
  • Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
  • Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
  • Humble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
  • High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
  • Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
  • Fluent in English
  • Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is required
  • Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance
Why us?
Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.   
We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form.  

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.
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About us
Who we are: Autonomous Teaming is a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. Driven by cutting-edge innovation, our team works on next-generation technologies designed to meet rapidly evolving security challenges.

What we do: We develop systems that enable computers and sensors to operate as coordinated teams, collaborating in real time to counter AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale — including drone swarms and other UXVs. Our mission is to build resilient, intelligent defence capabilities that perform reliably in the most demanding environments.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Toulouse, we are expanding rapidly across Europe with plans to open additional office hubs. We value close, in-person collaboration as the foundation for building complex, high-impact technology, while maintaining flexibility aligned to role and team needs. Our culture is built on ownership, responsibility, and trust — with a shared commitment to growing and building together.


 



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