Flight Test Engineer

About the role

SYOS is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support its fast‑growing uncrewed vehicle programs. Working closely with the Flight Operations Manager and team, you will enable flight test activities, secure regulatory approvals, plan missions and ensure flight safety throughout the aircraft development program.

Key responsibilities

• Develop regulatory documentation such as Specific Operational Risk Assessments (SORA) and work with regulators to obtain approvals.
• Create and maintain UAS trial plans, define objectives, success criteria and test documentation.
• Configure UAS hardware, software and mission‑specific payloads for each trial.
• Manage trial logistics, flight planning, airspace permissions, range bookings and oversee flight safety.
• Collect, process and analyse post‑flight data to verify performance against objectives.
• Document anomalies, recommend corrective actions and update the lessons‑learned repository.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation measures and enforce safety protocols.
• Compile formal test reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–4+ years of experience in UAS operations, flight testing, systems integration or related aerospace field.
• Hands‑on experience with VLOS, EVLOS and BVLOS operations.
• Experience conducting trials with both fixed‑wing and multi‑rotor platforms up to Group 4 UAS.

Required skills

• UAS hardware and software configuration
• Flight test planning and execution
• Regulatory documentation (SORA) and compliance
• Data collection, processing and analysis
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• BVLOS, EVLOS, VLOS operational knowledge

What we offer

• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment working on state‑of‑the‑art uncrewed vehicle technology.
• Opportunities for career growth within an innovative high‑tech team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Visa sponsorship for international candidates.