Field Operations Crew - Flight Operations / Flight Test (all genders)

About this role

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company, revolutionizing 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. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe.

As a Flight Test Field Operations Crew at STARK, you are the operational backbone of every test campaign. You keep the team moving: Sourcing what is missing, organising what is there, and handling the wide variety of hands-on tasks that keep a flight test programme on schedule. You will work directly alongside Flight Test Engineers and Pilots, taking ownership of the practical, physical, and logistical details so the technical team can stay focused on the mission.

You thrive on variety. No two days are identical: one morning you are loading the van and sourcing a missing component; that afternoon you are on the flight line connecting hardware under engineer supervision. You are reliable, resourceful, and always ready to learn something new. Logistics & Site Preparation Van Loading & Equipment Management: Pack, load, and secure all flight test equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), tools, and spare parts for field operations.

Maintain an organised and traceable equipment inventory. Procurement Support: Identify and source consumables, spare parts, and last-minute items required for test campaigns. Act quickly and decisively to prevent mission delays caused by missing equipment. Site Setup & Teardown: Prepare and dismantle the test site efficiently — setting up safety perimeters, power stations, shelter, and support equipment in line with the test team's requirements.

Driving & Transport: Operate company vehicles to transport equipment, personnel, and materials to and from test sites. A valid driver's licence is mandatory for this role. Flight Line & Technical Support Pre-Flight Preparation: Support engineers and pilots during pre-flight checks: connecting and routing cables, managing battery charging systems, preparing airframes for test, and verifying ground support equipment readiness.