Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're defining what is possible from the skis itself by, propelling HAPS technology to stratospheric heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring above 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight, and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO, world-leaders in High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, with our 100% solar-electric, world-record-breaking Zephyr HAPS aircraft. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral Zephyr HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exciting journey at AALTO. You won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job purpose:

We are seeking a Director, Flight Test Engineer to join AALTO. In this role, you will report to the VP of Engineering and oversee all phases of development testing. You will lead and mentor a small team, ensuring the successful execution of test activities, including gathering test requirements from stakeholders, developing test documentation, conducting reviews, coordinating ground and flight testing, and reporting findings to drive informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Providing inspirational technical leadership to the test team, managing technical scope and their day-to-day tasking.

• Managing and delivering ground and flight test activities to meet type certification requirements.

• Acting as the flight test post holder for a P21J Design Organisation

• Manage a team to:

• Elicit, analyse, and derive requirements from stakeholder needs.

• Manage individual test activities.

• Manage changes with the delivery of impact analysis.

• Verify that the system and sub system requirements are correctly and completely implemented.

• Evaluate system changes, including new and expanded functionality.

• Ensure the system is tested to AALTO development standards.

• Configure and maintain test tools and equipment

Skills & experience:

• Demonstrable leadership skills to inspire a collaborative and motivated team environment.

• Experience in working with Aviation Regulators and or Part 21 organisations.

• Evaluation of software and hardware systems.

• Good working knowledge of flight sciences

• Test of Safety related/critical systems, preferably in the Aerospace sector.

Other Useful skills and experience:

• Deep Aviation industry experience.

• Knowledge of uncrewed air systems.

• Working within flight test organisations for aircraft under development.

• Structural loads evaluation and testing.

• DO 160 environmental test requirements.

• Evaluation of systems and equipment to DO 178 and 254 requirements.

• Good understanding of supplier management.

At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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Department

Engineering

Locations

Farnborough

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