Lead Flight Test Engineer

4 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Thales Full time
Job Title: Lead Flight Test Engineer

Thales is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Flight Test Engineer to join our Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Trials and Training Centre team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of flight trials, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our UAS platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and conduct flight trials, including the development of trials instructions, risk and hazard assessments, and technical notes.
  • Brief and conduct UAS flight test sorties as part of the GCS test crew.
  • Analyse flight trial data and write post-flight reports, including flight test reports.
  • Assist in the strategic planning of flight trials and the development of flight test governance documents, processes, and procedures.
  • Provide leadership and management to junior flight test engineers.
Requirements:
  • Graduate flight test engineer of a recognised test pilot school or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • Proven ability to plan, manage, and conduct flight trials, analyse flight test data, and write flight test reports.
  • Excellent English language written and spoken communication skills.
  • Aeronautical engineering and/or aerospace graduate background with knowledge and understanding of all aspects of flight test.
  • Ability to lead and manage junior personnel as part of a team.
  • High level of skill in using modern software applications and tools, particularly in analysing and presenting data gained in flight test.
Desirable:
  • Qualifications related to manned or unmanned aircraft design, flight operations, or safety and risk management.
  • Flight trials experience on UAS platforms.
  • Experience of working under MAA regulation, particularly within the Contractor Flying Approved Organisational Scheme (CFAOS).
What We Offer:

As a Lead Flight Test Engineer at Thales, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of our UAS Trials and Training Centre team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and growth.

Thales is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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