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Keywords: Flight Test Engineer, Testing Engineer, Verification Engineer, Tester, Engineer.

The role of Testing Engineer is central to testing and verifying our unmanned helicopter system, the Skeldar V-200. It is a practical, varied, and technically challenging assignment where close collaboration with colleagues is a natural part of daily life. Here, you become part of an engaged and knowledgeable team where we support each other, have fun together, and work towards common goals.

Testing Engineer at UMS Skeldar:

The team currently consists of team leaders, technicians, remote pilots, and testing engineers working in a dynamic environment characterized by high tempo and close collaboration. As a Testing Engineer, you are responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of ground and flight tests for the Skeldar V-200. The role is practical, varied, and technically challenging, involving close collaboration across engineering, operations, and customer-facing activities. Tasks are performed both independently and in close cooperation with colleagues.

Travel to nearby test sites is a recurring part of the role and usually takes place at least once a week, sometimes several times a week depending on ongoing test activities. As part of the role, travel and assignments at various locations, including international operations, may also occur depending on project and customer needs.

In the role of Testing Engineer on the flight operations department, you will:

• Assist and lead remote pilots in activities required before, during, and after test flights.
• Assist and lead the initial startup of the UAS after production and/or reconfiguration.
• Prepare, coordinate, plan, and execute test activities, including tests outside the normal flight envelope.
• Develop test plans and test cards, monitor flight test data, perform post-processing, support data analysis, and compile clear test reports.
• Plan test flights together with development engineers based on verification and investigation needs.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and operational displays.
• Monitor system behavior during flights and make operational decisions in real-time.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight data, write and review test reports, and provide feedback to the development team.
• Identify deviations, perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.

Does this sound interesting? Don't hesitate to apply today!

Are you the one we are looking for?

We place great emphasis on personal qualities to ensure you thrive with us. Therefore, we are looking for someone with a strong technical interest who enjoys operational work in the field. You are a team player who also has the ability to take a leading role when the situation requires it. You are structured, responsible, and have a goal- and results-oriented work style where you independently drive your work forward and ensure timely delivery.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have a post-secondary technical education or equivalent work experience. We welcome applicants from various technical backgrounds where work with complex systems, testing, verification, integration, or technical development has been a natural part of daily life. You may have worked as a testing engineer, systems engineer, integration engineer, automation engineer, or in other technically advanced operations. It is an advantage if you have experience in testing activities and effective test methods, a background as a flight test engineer, or experience within UAS. Experience from the aviation and defense industry is meritorious. Good proficiency in IT tools is important, and experience with Matlab is meritorious.

The position requires proficiency in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

A valid B-class driver's license is required. BE-, C/C1-, and C1E licenses are meritorious. Pilot certificates for manned and/or unmanned aircraft are also meritorious.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic company that is constantly evolving, where your influence plays an important role.
• A high-tech product that is currently at the forefront of the market.
• A family-oriented work culture characterized by collaboration and high engagement.
• Activities that promote both social cohesion and health, through our Party Committee, Health Committee, Board Game Committee, and a Women's Network.

Additional information:

• Workplace: Linköping.
• Employment: Full-time.
• Start: Immediately, subject to notice period.
• Travel: Occurs in the role.

For employment with us at UMS Skeldar, you must undergo and be approved according to the current security clearance regulations. Roles where we have requirements for security classification may, in some cases, entail citizenship requirements.

We process applications on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application!