UAS RC-Testpilot Entwicklungsflüge (All Genders)

What you can expect

As a UAS Test Pilot, you are the first person who truly puts our systems to the test —
literally.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct experimental flight test campaigns to demonstrate that our UAS operate safely and reliably across their intended operational envelope.
• Systematically expand the flight envelope of our systems, empirically validating calculated limitations and performance specifications through controlled, step-by-step flight testing.
• Make go/no-go decisions during flight, exercising sound judgement and taking personal responsibility for safety without compromise.
• Perform all required pre-flight and post-flight procedures, document findings, and prepare test reports.
• Contribute to the development of Flight Manuals from the operator’s perspective, including procedures, limitations, and performance data.
• Translate flight characteristics and pilot observations into structured engineering feedback for mechanical systems, avionics, flight controls, and mechatronics.
• Identify, document, and report anomalies openly and without delay through our Just Culture reporting system. Honest feedback about what happens in flight is essential to maintaining and improving safety.

Your profile

• Education: Technical education (HTL or equivalent) in aviation technology,
  mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field. A university degree
  in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable discipline
  is an advantage, but not required.
• Experience: Several years of rotary-wing RC/UAS flight experience, including
  models with a rotor diameter of up to approximately 3 m. Experience in
  developing or contributing to Flight Manuals is an advantage.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the European regulatory framework
  for unmanned aircraft systems, as well as applicable national regulations, is an
  advantage.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to correlate subjective flight observations and
  aircraft behaviour with measured and recorded flight-test data. A structured
  and analytical approach to flight testing is essential.
• Languages: Fluent German and English.

We offer

• One of the most responsible flight roles in the European UAV industry - your in-flight decisions protect people and equipment
• Direct influence on the certification readiness of our entire product family A team that takes Just Culture seriously - honest error reporting is protected, not punished Flexible work schedules, access to state-of-the-art testing infrastructure
• Collaboration is our top priority. We're not looking for cogs in the machine, but rather individuals who enrich our team and whom we value as people.
• We don't believe in silos. We celebrate successes together, learn from mistakes together, and support each other – always as equals.
• Maximum flexibility regarding working time models and hours, available either as a permanent position or on a freelance basis.
• Short decision-making processes and open doors are standard practice here. Your ideas won't get lost in bureaucracy; they'll be heard, discussed, and implemented.
• The tech world never stands still, and neither will you. We support your personal and professional development (certifications, conferences, courses) with a dedicated budget and paid time off.

Collective agreement

For this position we offer a gross annual salary starting from € 55.356,00 on a full-time basis. Depending on your qualifications and experience, overpayment is a given for us.