FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER (f/m/d)

Founded in 2025, Omnisent is a Munich-based defense technology company developing fully autonomous, Counter-UAS system. We are a small, high-output team from Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, and BCG united by a mission to redefine modern airspace security. Founded in 2025, Omnisent is a Munich-based defense technology company developing fully autonomous, Counter-UAS system. We are a small, high-output team from Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, and BCG united by a mission to redefine modern airspace security. ## Aufgaben We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer to put our detection and interceptor systems to the test in the real world – building test rigs, flying drones, capturing data, and turning it into ground truth together with the team. **What you'll do** * Plan and execute flight tests, including FPV and fixed-wing flights as well as model aircraft testing * Develop test procedures, collect data during test flights, and validate product performance in live trials * Label and annotate collected data accurately together with the data and ML (Machine Learning) teams * Design, build, and test a drone rig for the acoustic characterisation of drones in an anechoic chamber * Travel across the city, the country, and the world to record exotic background ambient sounds * Work hand in hand with data engineers, ML engineers, and fellow flight test staff to make sure every test delivers what the team needs * Support test setup and teardown in the field, alongside other engineers ## Qualifikation **What you bring** * Hands-on experience with FPV (First-Person View) flights and/or model aircraft * Strong technical knowledge paired with a practical, hands-on approach * Comfortable building and following structured test and data collection procedures * Detail-oriented, careful, and consistent when collecting and labeling data * A genuine team player who enjoys working closely with other engineers * EU work authorization **Bonus points for** * Experience with drone operation or RC (Remote Control) piloting in conflict areas or frontline environments * A Master's degree in a related engineering discipline * Experience with data engineering or data structures * A background in aerospace, model aircraft, or similar hobbyist or professional flight experience ## Benefits * **Competitive Compensation:** Highly competitive cash comp, along with virtual stock options, that reflect your experience and the value you bring * **Accelerated Learning & Growth:** Join a fast-paced environment where you'll take on real responsibility, overcome meaningful challenges, and grow alongside a driven team * **Make a Real Impact:** Play a key role in shaping Omnisent's journey and contribute directly to the success of the company _In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about your personal interests, what drives you, why this role feels like the right fit, and most importantly, why Omnisent._

Tasks

We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer to put our detection and interceptor systems to the test in the real world – building test rigs, flying drones, capturing data, and turning it into ground truth together with the team. **What you'll do** * Plan and execute flight tests, including FPV and fixed-wing flights as well as model aircraft testing * Develop test procedures, collect data during test flights, and validate product performance in live trials * Label and annotate collected data accurately together with the data and ML (Machine Learning) teams * Design, build, and test a drone rig for the acoustic characterisation of drones in an anechoic chamber * Travel across the city, the country, and the world to record exotic background ambient sounds * Work hand in hand with data engineers, ML engineers, and fellow flight test staff to make sure every test delivers what the team needs * Support test setup and teardown in the field, alongside other engineers

Requirements

**What you bring** * Hands-on experience with FPV (First-Person View) flights and/or model aircraft * Strong technical knowledge paired with a practical, hands-on approach * Comfortable building and following structured test and data collection procedures * Detail-oriented, careful, and consistent when collecting and labeling data * A genuine team player who enjoys working closely with other engineers * EU work authorization **Bonus points for** * Experience with drone operation or RC (Remote Control) piloting in conflict areas or frontline environments * A Master's degree in a related engineering discipline * Experience with data engineering or data structures * A background in aerospace, model aircraft, or similar hobbyist or professional flight experience

Benefits

* **Competitive Compensation:** Highly competitive cash comp, along with virtual stock options, that reflect your experience and the value you bring * **Accelerated Learning & Growth:** Join a fast-paced environment where you'll take on real responsibility, overcome meaningful challenges, and grow alongside a driven team * **Make a Real Impact:** Play a key role in shaping Omnisent's journey and contribute directly to the success of the company _In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about your personal interests, what drives you, why this role feels like the right fit, and most importantly, why Omnisent._