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Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge Aerospace
Cambridge, GBR
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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  • Ensure test articles (airframes, payloads, targets) are built, configured, updated, and ready to fly
  • Own and maintain packing lists for aircraft, payloads, target drones, comms, telemetry, tools, and spares
  • Gather test requirements from R&D teams and translate those requirements into concrete test plans with defined success criteria
  • Review the plan with engineering teams before the trial
  • Coordinate personnel on site, including engineers, pilots, observers, technicians and any other involved personnel
  • Manage safety on site, including situational awareness, escalation of hazards, stop/go authority
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining hardware systems in test and operational settings
  • Strong understanding of test discipline, safety procedures, and configuration control
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills, particularly in high-tempo environments
  • Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
  • Defence or aerospace industry experience
  • Competitive compensation and stock options

• Private Medical & Dental

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lunchtime catering on site

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