Flight Test - Working Student (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company, revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. Our mission is to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their partners to deter aggression and defend Europe

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As a Flight Test Working Student, you are the vital "on-site hands" of our flight test team. Your mission is to support the seamless execution of flight test campaigns for our military-grade UAV platforms, bridging the gap between engineering design and physical flig

ht.You will work closely with our Flight Test Engineers (FTEs) and Remote Pilots, learning the rigorous standards of military aviation. We are a "gloves-off" team: You will be expected to be hands-on with the hardware, ensuring the aircraft is ready, the telemetry is streaming, and the test objectives are met. This is a role for someone who wants to understand the "insides" of a drone as much as the data it produc

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Responsibili

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Responsibil

itiesFlight Operations & Test Su

• pportOn-Site Execution: Act as the primary technical support during field campaigns, assisting with aircraft assembly, battery management, and ground control station (GCS) s
• etup.Test Readiness: Work in close contact with FTEs to ensure all test-specific equipment (sensors, payloads, specific hardware versions) is prepared and verified before heading to the f
• ield.Ground Testing: Support ground-based validation and troubleshooting; you may be exposed to HIL/SIL environments and setting up ground tes
• ting.Flight Line Safety: Support the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and FTE in maintaining a safe flight line, conducting pre-flight walkarounds, and managing airspace observa

tion.Technical Integration & Lea

• rningUAV "Insides": Learn from our technicians and engineers how to integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain avionics and communication l
• inks.Test Design: Assist FTEs in translating engineering and software requirements into actionable test cards and field se
• tups.Documentation: Help maintain accurate flight logs, anomaly reports, and configuration control records to ensure every flight provides maximum value to the design

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Qualific

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Experience & Ed

• ucationAcademic Path: Currently enrolled in or between a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or
• similarTechnical Path: We also welcome candidates with a strong technical/vocational background (e.g., aircraft mechanics, electronics, or high-end RC modeling) who want to transition into a pilot, flight testing or engineering envir

onment.Technical Background &

• SkillsHands-on Aptitude: You are comfortable using tools and working with hardware. You have a natural curiosity for how things are built and how they
• break.UAV Interest: Initial exposure to UAVs—whether through university projects, personal hobbies, or previous internships—is highly
• valued.Operational Mindset: You are proactive and detail-oriented; you look for the missing screw or the loose cable before it becomes a p

roblem.Mindset & Workin

• g StyleResilience: You are happy to work outdoors in various conditions and can handle the fast-paced, iterative nature of a defense-tech s
• tartup.Communication: Strong collaboration skills in English (German is a

plus).