The Role
Plans and executes FPV, fixed-wing, and model aircraft flight tests; develops procedures; collects, validates, labels, and annotates test data; builds drone rigs for acoustic characterization; supports field test setup and teardown; and collaborates with data and ML engineers to evaluate autonomous counter-UAS systems. The role includes extensive travel to collect ambient sound data.
Summary Generated by Built In
Founded in 2025, Omnisent is a Munich-based defense technology company developing fully autonomous, Counter-UAS system. We are a small, high-output team from Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, and BCG united by a mission to redefine modern airspace security.
Aufgaben
We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer to put our detection and interceptor systems to the test in the real world – building test rigs, flying drones, capturing data, and turning it into ground truth together with the team.
What you'll do
* Plan and execute flight tests, including FPV and fixed-wing flights as well as model aircraft testing
* Develop test procedures, collect data during test flights, and validate product performance in live trials
* Label and annotate collected data accurately together with the data and ML (Machine Learning) teams
* Design, build, and test a drone rig for the acoustic characterisation of drones in an anechoic chamber
* Travel across the city, the country, and the world to record exotic background ambient sounds
* Work hand in hand with data engineers, ML engineers, and fellow flight test staff to make sure every test delivers what the team needs
* Support test setup and teardown in the field, alongside other engineers
Qualifikation
What you bring
* Hands-on experience with FPV (First-Person View) flights and/or model aircraft
* Strong technical knowledge paired with a practical, hands-on approach
* Comfortable building and following structured test and data collection procedures
* Detail-oriented, careful, and consistent when collecting and labeling data
* A genuine team player who enjoys working closely with other engineers
* EU work authorization
Bonus points for
* Experience with drone operation or RC (Remote Control) piloting in conflict areas or frontline environments
* A Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
* Experience with data engineering or data structures
* A background in aerospace, model aircraft, or similar hobbyist or professional flight experience
Benefits
* Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive cash comp, along with virtual stock options, that reflect your experience and the value you bring
* Accelerated Learning & Growth: Join a fast-paced environment where you'll take on real responsibility, overcome meaningful challenges, and grow alongside a driven team
* Make a Real Impact: Play a key role in shaping Omnisent's journey and contribute directly to the success of the company
_In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about your personal interests, what drives you, why this role feels like the right fit, and most importantly, why Omnisent._
Aufgaben
We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer to put our detection and interceptor systems to the test in the real world – building test rigs, flying drones, capturing data, and turning it into ground truth together with the team.
What you'll do
* Plan and execute flight tests, including FPV and fixed-wing flights as well as model aircraft testing
* Develop test procedures, collect data during test flights, and validate product performance in live trials
* Label and annotate collected data accurately together with the data and ML (Machine Learning) teams
* Design, build, and test a drone rig for the acoustic characterisation of drones in an anechoic chamber
* Travel across the city, the country, and the world to record exotic background ambient sounds
* Work hand in hand with data engineers, ML engineers, and fellow flight test staff to make sure every test delivers what the team needs
* Support test setup and teardown in the field, alongside other engineers
Qualifikation
What you bring
* Hands-on experience with FPV (First-Person View) flights and/or model aircraft
* Strong technical knowledge paired with a practical, hands-on approach
* Comfortable building and following structured test and data collection procedures
* Detail-oriented, careful, and consistent when collecting and labeling data
* A genuine team player who enjoys working closely with other engineers
* EU work authorization
Bonus points for
* Experience with drone operation or RC (Remote Control) piloting in conflict areas or frontline environments
* A Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
* Experience with data engineering or data structures
* A background in aerospace, model aircraft, or similar hobbyist or professional flight experience
Benefits
* Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive cash comp, along with virtual stock options, that reflect your experience and the value you bring
* Accelerated Learning & Growth: Join a fast-paced environment where you'll take on real responsibility, overcome meaningful challenges, and grow alongside a driven team
* Make a Real Impact: Play a key role in shaping Omnisent's journey and contribute directly to the success of the company
_In your cover letter, we'd love to hear about your personal interests, what drives you, why this role feels like the right fit, and most importantly, why Omnisent._
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with FPV flights and/or model aircraft
- Strong technical knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach
- Ability to build and follow structured test and data collection procedures
- Detail-oriented, careful, and consistent data collection and labeling
- Collaborative team player comfortable working with engineers
- EU work authorization
- Experience with drone operation or RC piloting in conflict areas or frontline environments
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
- Experience with data engineering or data structures
- Aerospace, model aircraft, or similar flight experience
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The Company
What We Do
Omnisient is a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform that enables businesses to collaborate while ensuring consumer privacy and data protection. The platform incorporates Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs), a secure collaboration environment, and embedded AI and analytics tools to eliminate risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and draw ground-breaking insights from consumer data.
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