About Nordic Air Defence

Nordic Air Defence, headquartered in Stockholm, develops cutting-edge defensive solutions for both civilian and military applications. We combine expertise in electronics, mechanical design, embedded systems, software engineering, and AI.

In September 2024, Nordic Air Defence unveiled its first product, the Kreuger 100, a dual-use drone-interceptor platform engineered in Sweden by a diverse, international team. Our engineers and operators bring experience from leading defence, drone, and tech organisations worldwide, including Palantir, Kratos, SAAB, Anduril, and others.

The Role

This is a full-time, on-site role in Stockholm. As Director of Flight Test Engineering, you will own the planning, coordination, and execution of flight tests for Nordic Air Defence systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall flight-test strategy and roadmap for our interceptor platforms
• Plan and execute flight-test campaigns, including test cards, envelopes, and hazard analyses
• Lead flight-test operations at the range: pre-flight, test execution, and post-flight debrief
• Analyse flight data to validate performance, tune systems, and identify issues
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with avionics, guidance, software, and mechanical teams on test objectives
• Troubleshoot systems and feed findings back into design improvements and future iterations

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Flight Test Engineering and conducting flight tests
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and aerospace engineering
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and their application to aerospace systems
• Proven ability to design, execute, and analyse structured flight-test campaigns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Experience in the defence or aerospace industry
• Familiarity with drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is a strong advantage
• Prior experience across multiple air vehicles (manned or unmanned), including envelope expansion or performance testing