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Lead Flight Test Engineer

1 month 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 team at the Thales Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Trials and Training Centre (UTTC) based at West Wales Airport.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning and conduct of developmental flight tests of UAS, working closely with the Design Organisation. They will also be responsible for line management of junior FTEs and will work closely with the Head of Air T&E and Head of Flying in strategic planning of flight trials.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan UAS flight trials, considering requirements, certification, airworthiness, and safety and risk management.
  • Brief and conduct UAS flight test sorties as part of the GCS test crew.
  • Analyse flight trial data, write Post Flight Reports, and at the completion of a flight trial write the Flight Test Report.
  • Assist the Head of Air T&E and Head of Flying in strategic planning of flight trials and in writing flight test governance documents, processes, and procedures.
  • Provide leadership and management to one or more junior FTEs.
Requirements:
  • Graduate Flight Test Engineer of a recognised Test Pilot School, or having demonstrable equivalent qualifications/experience as an FTE.
  • Demonstrated 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 demonstrable knowledge and understanding of all aspects of flight test.
  • Ability to lead and manage more 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 (including post-graduate) 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).
Working Arrangements:

This role will require the successful candidate to be onsite at West Wales Airport for 4 days a week. We will provide full travel and subsistence whilst you are there.

Security Clearance:

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.

Benefits:

At Thales, we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.

We are 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.