UAV Test Pilot [R&D]
Core
Planning and conducting flight tests of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to verify software versions, autopilots, and control algorithms in various weather conditions and application scenarios.
Role type
UAV Test Pilot (R&D)
Builds
Autonomous systems for real-world combat conditions
Domain
Defense Technology / UAV Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Practical UAV control experience, FPV principles understanding, telemetry and flight log analysis, GNSS/IMU/compass/radio link knowledge, basic electronics and schematics, measurement equipment operation, technical documentation
Preferred skills
UAV/UAS development or testing experience, ELRS/MAVLink/CAN/Ethernet proficiency, Embedded systems testing, Electronic warfare (EW) resistance testing, Driver's license category B
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct UAV flight tests, Verify new software versions and control algorithms, Execute test flights per approved test cases, Analyze and document flight results, Identify and localize hardware/software faults, Test flight characteristics (range, stability, autonomy, navigation accuracy, link stability), Prepare test reports and improvement recommendations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC