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.

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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.