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Role OverviewThunderstrike Aviation is seeking a Systems Project Engineer to take ownership of systems engineering and program execution across complex UAV platforms.The role sits at the intersection of requirements engineering, technical program management, and system verification, ensuring that engineering development remains aligned with program milestones, compliance requirements, and operational readiness.You will coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams while maintaining the systems engineering framework (V-model), requirements traceability, verification strategy, and supplier engagementrequired to bring advanced unmanned systems into operation.Key ResponsibilitiesSystems Engineering
- Own requirements management in ALM tools (e.g., Visure), including structure, traceability, baselines, and change control.
- Maintain the system V-model and V&V strategy, ensuring verification coverage and evidence completeness through ATP.
- Manage system requirements traceability matrices (RTM) and verification artifacts.
- Produce and maintain core system documentation such as product specifications, ICDs, CONOPS, safety artifacts, and operational manuals.
- Ensure alignment with STANAG and EASA regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain the compliance matrix and audit readiness.
- Contribute to safety engineering activities including FHA and PSSA analyses.
- Ensure documentation and engineering practices support certification readiness and operational approval (e.g., SORA/Design Verification Process).
- Own and maintain the integrated program schedule in MS Project.
- Manage WBS, dependencies, milestones, and the critical path.
- Run cross-functional engineering program updates and technical planning sessions.
- Track program KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions.
- Engage with suppliers and manage technical deliverables, procurements, and timelines.
- Maintain configuration control across documentation, software baselines, and BOMs.
- Manage supplier lifecycle activities including NDAs, SOWs, and deliverables tracking.
- 7–12+ years of experience in systems engineering and technical project/program management.
- Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, or other complex hardware-software systems.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Visure or similar ALM platforms.
- Strong understanding of V-model development and verification/validation processes.
- Proven ability to coordinate across R&D, engineering, suppliers, and production environments.
- UAV / UAS systems development.
- Aerospace compliance frameworks (STANAG, EASA).
- Operational approval processes such as SORA or DVP.
- Safety engineering and hazard analysis (FHA, PSSA).
- Experience in scale-up or R&D-heavy engineering environments.
- Requirements engineering and ALM tools (Visure)
- V-model and V&V management
- Compliance frameworks (STANAG / EASA)
- System documentation and evidence management
- MS Project scheduling and program planning
- Supplier and risk management
- Configuration and document control
- Work on next-generation UAV systems at the forefront of unmanned aerospace technology.
- Join a high-growth drone scale-up where engineering decisions move quickly into real-world deployment.
- Take end-to-end ownership of systems engineering and program execution across complex platforms.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across avionics, software, communications, and airframe engineering.
- Play a key role in building mission-ready systems used in real operational environments.
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| Job Category | Avionics, Engineering |
Role SummaryLead Thunderstrike Aviation’s flight demonstrations and operator training activities for large-scale advanced UAV platforms. The Chief Demo & Training Pilot is the senior operational pilot responsible for executing demonstrations, developing training programs, and establishing the operational framework for demo and training flight operations.As Thunderstrike is scaling rapidly, this role will own and build the operational foundation for demonstration and training activities—including flight manuals, operational procedures, and training frameworks—while leading a small team of demo pilots.The position is highly hands-on and combines operational flying, instructional leadership, and the development of flight documentation and procedures required to support safe and repeatable demo operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstration Flight Operations
- Lead and execute customer demonstration flights for military, government, and commercial stakeholders.
- Design and execute mission scenarios that clearly demonstrate system capabilities and operational value.
- Serve as the primary operational authority during customer demonstrations and evaluations.
- Support technical sales activities, trials, and evaluations by translating system performance into operational outcomes.
- Design and deliver operator training programs for customers and partners.
- Serve as lead instructor pilot for internal and external operators.
- Develop training materials and frameworks for operator qualification and certification.
- Lead and mentor a team of two or more Demo Pilots supporting demonstrations and training delivery.
- Participate in recruitment and selection of demo pilots as the team grows.
- Establish team standards, operational responsibilities, and training practices.
- Own and develop the company’s flight manuals and operational documentation for UAV demonstration and training operations.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for demo missions and training activities.
- Establish safe and repeatable demo flight procedures and operational workflows.
- Contribute to the development of the company’s Operations Manual and flight governance structure.
- Ensure operations comply with European UAV regulatory frameworks and flight permissions.
- Support the development of operational concepts for airspace integration and demonstration flights.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure demonstrations are conducted within regulatory and safety constraints.
- Work closely with engineering teams to test and validate new system capabilities during demonstrations.
- Provide operational feedback on flight performance, reliability, and usability.
- Support integration and evaluation activities when new system capabilities are introduced.
- Extensive experience operating UAS / UAV systems or advanced aircraft.
- Experience with larger UAV platforms or complex aviation systems preferred.
- Background as instructor pilot, operational pilot, or test pilot.
- Experience conducting demonstrations, trials, or flight evaluations.
- Strong understanding of flight operations, aviation safety, and mission planning.
- Ability to communicate complex technical capabilities clearly to customers and stakeholders.
- Military aviation or defence UAV operations strongly preferred.
- Experience with Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission systems.
- Experience developing flight manuals, operational procedures, or training curricula.
- Familiarity with European UAV regulatory frameworks and operational approvals.
- Lead and build the demo flight capability in a fast-growing state-of-art UAV company.
- Fly and showcase next-generation unmanned aircraft systems to global customers.
- Own the development of flight manuals, procedures, and training frameworks from the ground up.
- Combine operational flying, instruction, and leadership while building a demo pilot team.
- Work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and commercial teams shaping how systems are demonstrated and deployed.
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| Job Category | Avionics, Operations, Sales and Marketing |
Role OverviewThunderstrike is looking for an engineer to own system integration and verification across the full lifecycle—from integration strategy and HIL benches to unit, subsystem, and system-level testing up through ATP. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for test coverage, schedule control, and certification-ready traceability.You will operate at the system level, coordinating across all technical domains to ensure integrated performance, compliance, and program milestone alignment.Thunderstrike Aviation is growing fast, so expect roles and responsibilities to grow and evolve over time.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration Ownership
- Define and execute the system integration strategy and sequencing across all subsystems (embedded software, GCS, structures, fuel, powerplant, avionics, landing gear, communications).
- Own the integration pipeline and coordinate dependencies between internal teams and suppliers.
- Author and execute test plans, procedures, and reports for unit, subsystem, and system-level testing through ATP.
- Design, build, and maintain HIL benches and simulators to support integration and verification.
- Implement test automation, logging, and structured data management.
- Own and maintain the test and integration schedule in MS Project, ensuring alignment with program milestones and supplier deliveries.
- Control test configurations, calibration records, and versioning of procedures and test assets.
- Maintain requirements-based test coverage in Visure ALM, ensuring full V&V traceability.
- Produce certification-ready compliance evidence.
- Verify hazard mitigations and link test results to FHA and PSSA artifacts.
- 5–10+ years of experience in system integration and test engineering (aerospace or UAV experience strongly preferred).
- Hands-on experience designing HIL systems and executing structured test campaigns.
- Proven background in requirements-based testing and V&V traceability.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary system environments with hardware and software integration.
- HIL design and build; simulator development.
- Test automation, scripting, and data logging/analysis.
- Familiarity with RF communication systems.
- Strong experience with common buses and interfaces (CAN, UART, Ethernet).
- Solid understanding of electrical power usage and system-level power integration.
- Proficiency with MS Project.
- Experience with ALM tools for requirements and test management (Visure preferred).
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Own end-to-end aircraft integration and verification, from HIL to ATP.
- Technical authority across all subsystems — software, avionics, propulsion, RF, and power.
- Build and shape the integration framework in a growing aerospace program.
- Direct impact on flight readiness and certification success.
- Work at the forefront of AUV technology, helping define next-generation autonomous aviation systems.
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| Job Category | Engineering |
Full Time
Denmark, Odense
Posted 3 months ago
Thunderstrike Aviations is seeking an elite Flight Operations Demonstration Pilot (Commercial) to lead customer-facing flight demonstrations of our advanced drone systems. This role sits at the intersection of flight excellence, safety discipline, and commercial engagement—owning the planning and execution of high-impact demonstrations that directly support Sales and Marketing activities.You will deliver confident, precise, and compelling demonstrations to customers, partners, and stakeholders, translating operational requirements into practical configuration advice and technical insight that strengthens product positioning. This role demands the mindset of a test-grade pilot combined with the presence of a trusted customer advisor—the drone equivalent of Top-Gun precision with commercial polish.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstration Flight Operations
- Own end-to-end planning and execution of demonstration flights, including site surveys, airspace and regulatory checks, risk assessments, permissions, rehearsals, and show-day operations.
- Operate UAS platforms safely and professionally in strict adherence to aviation regulations, operating limitations, and company SOPs.
- Maintain operational readiness of aircraft, batteries, payloads, and ground equipment; manage checklists, maintenance logs, and demo kit logistics.
- Deliver high-impact live and simulated demonstrations tailored to customer missions and environments.
- Brief audiences on system capabilities, payloads, CONOPS, safety practices, and operational limitations.
- Adapt demonstrations in real time to customer needs, questions, and on-site conditions.
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing to develop demo narratives, run-of-show plans, and event collateral.
- Provide on-site technical insight to support positioning, objection handling, and decision-making.
- Translate customer operational needs into recommended system configurations (airframe, payloads/sensors, C2/data links, GCS).
- Capture customer requirements and operational feedback; document findings and liaise with Engineering/Product on feasibility, performance insights, and roadmap inputs.
- Scope, schedule, and deliver tailored training sessions and simulator scenarios for end users.
- Prepare and execute demonstrations in Denmark and internationally, including travel planning, permits, shipping, and contingency planning.
- 4–7+ years of experience in UAS flight operations, flight test, or field demonstrations with strong customer-facing exposure.
- Hands-on experience operating multirotor and/or fixed-wing UAS platforms, including payload integration and field-level troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of flight safety principles, risk management, and regulatory frameworks; comfortable managing approvals and operational documentation.
- Confident, professional presence with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience supporting events, roadshows, or trade shows; willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
- Proficiency with flight planning tools, checklists, maintenance logs, and Microsoft 365 for briefings and reporting.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated operational environments.
- Relevant aviation or UAS credentials (e.g., recognized remote pilot certification) or equivalent operational experience.
- Bachelor or equivalent
- Emergency response, first-aid, or safety training credentials are an advantage.
- Expert Piloting & Safety Discipline: Calm under pressure with rigorous checklist and safety habits.
- Customer Engagement: Polished presenter who tailors demonstrations to mission needs and audience profiles.
- Technical Judgment: Able to advise on configurations, payload trade-offs, and operational concepts while capturing actionable feedback.
- Operational Planning: Strong airspace awareness, risk assessment capability, and logistics coordination.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Clear communicator with strong coordination skills across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Product teams.
- Mission-critical flying: Operate real systems in high-stakes demos that directly influence customer decisions.
- End-to-end ownership: Plan, fly, and debrief missions with full responsibility for safety, execution, and outcomes.
- Trusted technical authority: Be the operator customers rely on for configuration advice and operational judgment.
- Direct product influence: Feed real-world demo insights straight into Product and Engineering decisions.
- International exposure: Fly and demonstrate systems in Denmark and abroad across varied missions and airspace.
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| Job Category | Avionics, Engineering, Sales and Marketing |
Role OverviewThunderstrike Aviation is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to establish and manage supplier quality systems across our aerospace supply chain. The role supports first product design and the company’s AS9100 certification, while actively contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all processes, including document control.As a growing startup, this position will also be hands-on and involved in a broad range of Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities as needed to ensure regulatory compliance, product quality, and alignment with aerospace standards.Key Responsibilities
- Qualify suppliers and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
- Define and deploy supplier quality requirements and RFQ/PO quality flow-down.
- Support development and implementation of QMS processes, including document control and configuration management.
- Plan and conduct supplier audits (AS9100/ISO 9001, AS9120, NADCAP where applicable) as well as general oversigt/monitoring of external providers and partners.
- Lead AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and approve FAIR documentation.
- Establish incoming inspection, traceability, and certification controls.
- Manage nonconformances, SCARs, root cause analysis, and MRB activities.
- Perform supplier risk assessments and support source/pre-shipment inspections.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Production to ensure quality and compliance across the product lifecycle.
- 3+ years’ experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within aerospace or another regulated industry.
- Hands-on experience with AS9100-aligned processes (FAI, audits, SCARs, incoming inspection).
- Familiarity with AS9102 and AS9145 / APQP.
- Experience supporting new product introduction and operating in low-maturity or startup environments.
- Eligible for NATO Secret security clearance (mandatory).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
- Auditor training (AS9100 / ISO 9001) preferred.
- Strong documentation discipline, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Build from the ground up: Direct ownership of supplier quality and QMS processes in an early-stage aerospace company.
- High impact role: Close collaboration with engineering and leadership, influencing product quality, compliance, and certification readiness.
- Work in a highly specialized engineering environment at the forefront of UAV technology.
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| Job Category | Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management |
The OpportunityThunderstrike is scaling its drone systems platform, and we’re looking for a hands-on Procurement Specialist to build and manage a fit-for-purpose supply base. You will own supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and commercial negotiations, ensuring a resilient and agile supply chain that supports rapid growth.You’ll work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to translate technical and operational requirements into reliable supply—at the right cost, quality, and lead time.What You’ll DoSourcing & Supplier Qualification
- Identify, screen, and shortlist suppliers across key categories (mechanical, electronics, composites, services, software)
- Lead supplier qualification: capability assessments, audits/site visits with Quality & Engineering, and trial orders
- Own supplier onboarding: NDAs, documentation, compliance checks, master data, and portal setup
- Negotiate pricing, terms & conditions, MOQs, incoterms, warranties/returns, and service levels
- Draft and manage framework agreements, NDAs, and SOWs with Legal/Finance support
- Establish supplier performance metrics and review cadence (OTD, quality, responsiveness)
- Develop dual/multi-sourcing strategies and alternates for long-lead or high-risk items
- Align suppliers with demand signals (S&OP/MRP), ramp-ups, and engineering changes (ECR/ECO)
- Drive lead-time reduction, buffer strategies, and expedite/de-expedite actions
- Resolve supplier issues quickly and implement corrective actions
- Deliver cost and value improvements: PPV tracking, should-costing, and cost-down initiatives
- Support make/buy, localization, and tooling decisions with clear business cases
- Run QBRs with key suppliers and drive improvement plans on OTD, PPM, and responsiveness
- Maintain accurate supplier records, certifications, and compliance documentation
- Coordinate with Legal/Compliance on export-control screening and attestations
- Model ethical sourcing and confidentiality; escalate risks or conflicts promptly
- Select and onboard suppliers within approved category guardrails and budget
- Negotiate pricing and T&Cs within delegated authority; escalate exceptions when needed
- Issue POs, manage changes and expedites, and escalate supply risks early with options
- 3–6 years of experience in procurement/sourcing within manufacturing, electronics, or industrial environments
- Proven negotiation results on price, terms, and lead-time improvements
- Experience qualifying suppliers and coordinating audits/site visits
- Strong ERP/MRP discipline (POs, lead times, master data) and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams)
- Clear, confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Category experience in precision machining, PCB/EMS, composites, or avionics components
- Should-costing, VA/VE, or TCO modeling experience
- Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, 8D, or similar quality frameworks; exposure to S&OP/MRP
- English fluency; additional European languages a plus
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
- Build from the ground up – Own and shape the supplier base in a fast-growing drone and aviation scale-up, with real decision authority and visible impact on product and production.
- Work at the intersection of engineering and operations – Partner closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain to turn advanced designs into reliable, scalable manufacturing.
- High-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment – Make decisions, negotiate directly, and move fast without heavy corporate layers.
- Mission-critical technology – Contribute to advanced drone and aviation systems in a highly technical, regulated domain where quality and resilience matter.
- Learn fast, grow faster – Exposure to complex sourcing, supplier development, and scale-up challenges that accelerate professional growth.
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| Job Category | Supply Chain Management |
Role OverviewThunderstrike Aviation is seeking a senior Embedded Software Systems Engineer to lead and own the design, integration, and certification-ready implementation of onboard electrical and embedded systems. This role covers all systems and owns end-to-end hardware–software integration across avionics, sensors, propulsion, communications, payloads, and ground systems, with direct responsibility for flight-critical reliability, safety, and airworthiness.You will lead embedded computing, firmware, power architecture, and harnessing, working closely with flight operations, systems engineering, and integration & test to deliver robust, mission-ready aircraft systems. As the company has reached a scale-up phase, one should expect that scope and responsibilities will grow and evolve over time, and that trust, ownership and autonomy are key to succeeding in this role.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded Computing & Software
- Own onboard mission computing platforms, operating systems (Linux / Windows), low-level drivers, middleware, containerization, and data logging.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded firmware for flight-critical and mission-critical subsystems.
- Define and maintain system APIs, data flows, and interface contracts (ICDs).
- Support pilots and flight engineers in autopilot configuration and programming.
- Lead integration of autopilots, sensors, payloads, radios, and mission systems.
- Drive hardware–software bring-up, debugging, and validation across subsystems.
- Integrate SATCOM and LOS communication links, delivering pinouts, schematics, and harness documentation.
- Support onboard power architecture, power distribution, and budgeting.
- Design and manage harnessing, routing, shielding, grounding, and connector selection.
- Assess and mitigate EMI/EMC risks across avionics and payload systems.
- Manage thermal considerations under peak and steady-state operating conditions.
- Implement safety-critical design principles including redundancy, watchdogs, and failover strategies.
- Apply embedded cybersecurity best practices: secure boot, firmware signing, encryption, and access control.
- Enforce coding standards, static analysis, code reviews, and configuration control.
- Produce and maintain engineering documentation including ICDs, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test artifacts.
- Contribute to system safety documentation such as Fault Hazard Analyses (FHA) and System Safety Assessments (SSA).
- Support Integration & Test (I&T) activities, including design and development of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) test benches.
- Support verification, validation, and readiness for flight testing and operational deployment.
- 5–10+ years of experience in embedded hardware/software integration (avionics or UAV experience strongly preferred).
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
- Hands-on experience with CAN, UART, Ethernet, and common embedded bus protocols.
- Experience developing low-level drivers and integrating embedded peripherals.
- Proven experience with embedded Linux and Windows on mission computers.
- Demonstrated experience with harness design, power budgeting, and EMI/EMC best practices.
- Familiarity with safety-critical development environments (STANAGs, EASA, DO-178/DO-254 or equivalent).
- Experience implementing embedded cybersecurity controls.
- Autopilot programming experience, particularly with Embention Veronte systems.
- Experience integrating embedded datalink hardware and managing RF constraints.
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent professional experience expected.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Embedded C/C++, Python, scripting
- Embedded Linux / Windows
- CAN, UART, Ethernet, and peripheral driver development
- Safety-critical and secure embedded systems
- Engineering documentation, configuration management, and code review processes
- Become a UAV Pioneer – Be part of a company at the forefront of next-generation unmanned aerial systems.
- Own the Full System – End-to-end responsibility for mission computing, power architecture, and flight-critical integration.
- Direct Flight Impact – Your work directly affects aircraft reliability, safety, and mission performance.
- Senior Technical Authority – Shape system architecture, safety design, and embedded cybersecurity.
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| Job Category | Engineering |
About the RoleThunderstrike Aviation is looking for a Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer to take technical ownership of the Ground Control Station (GCS) and associated Command & Control (C2) systems for mission-critical unmanned platforms.You will own the ground segment architecture and work across software, IT infrastructure, communications, and operator interfaces. This is a broad, hands-on role combining system architecture, software engineering, and system integration in close collaboration with flight control, payload, and communications teams.We are in a scale-up phase. Responsibilities are evolving, systems are expanding, and this role will have significant influence on how the platform develops. You will operate in a high-trust environment with real technical authority.Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the overall GCS architecture, including workstations, displays, operator HMI, data storage, power systems, and rack layout.
- Architect and implement the full GCS software stack, including containerised applications, backend services, APIs, and operator workflows.
- Integrate GCS software with autopilot and mission systems (e.g. Embention Veronte API or equivalent platforms).
- Design and implement operator interfaces for mission control, vehicle control, payload control, and warnings/cautions/alerts.
- Configure and maintain backend databases for mission data, logs, and configuration management.
- Ensure reliable inter-process communication and container orchestration.
- Lead technical supplier engagement, procurement activities, and acceptance testing.
- Architect and integrate command & control and payload data links, including encryption, key management, frequency planning, antenna selection, and RF monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC, grounding, rack integration, and power-safety requirements.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including architecture descriptions, rack layouts, RF link budgets, SOPs, and maintenance documentation.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures within the ground segment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant STANAG and human-machine interaction requirements.
- Relevant technical background within software, systems, electrical, or IT engineering.
- 5–10+ years of experience working with mission systems, ground control stations, or complex integrated technical systems.
- Experience from UAV, defense, space, aerospace, or other safety-critical environments is highly valued.
- Strong software development skills in Python, C++, and/or C#.
- Experience with REST API integration.
- Solid experience with containerisation (Docker; Kubernetes is an advantage).
- Experience with backend databases (SQL).
- Knowledge of networking, encryption, and secure communications.
- Understanding of RF communications, link budgeting, and antenna systems.
- Experience with or strong understanding of HMI/UI development for operator environments.
- Ability to work autonomously in a high-trust engineering environment.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel when required.
- Takes full end-to-end technical ownership and works in a structured, solution-driven manner.
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of software, IT infrastructure, and hardware.
- Able to translate complex requirements into robust, operational systems.
- Thrives in cross-disciplinary, engineering-driven scale-up environments.
- Proactive, self-directing, and comfortable defining tasks from high-level goals.
- A key technical role in the development of mission-critical aerospace systems.
- Significant influence on architecture and technical decisions.
- High level of trust and technical authority.
- Opportunity to shape and scale next-generation UAV platforms.
- Work in a highly specialised engineering environment at the forefront of unmanned aviation technology.
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| Job Category | Engineering |