UAV Test Pilot
TRL Space
Brno, Czechia
What you’ll work on
You would work with forward-thinking drone department specializing in high-performance, fixed-wing UAVs. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced UAV Test Pilot to join our team based in Brno. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our field operations, logging extensive test hours to ensure our platforms are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. This position is highly dynamic and field-heavy, perfect for someone who loves to fly and problem-solve on the go.
Your mission will include
- Conduct extensive flight testing and log high volumes of flight hours to validate platform performance.
- Travel frequently to regional test sites (typically 1-2 hours from Brno) during the workday, with occasional international travel required.
- Perform rigorous technical inspections and pre-flight preparations of UAV platforms.
- Operate and test various UAV types, with a primary focus on fixed-wing systems (utilizing your broader knowledge of VTOL and quadcopters).
- Execute flight missions for the collection of various types of aerial data.
- Interact with and configure drone firmware to optimize flight performance and troubleshoot issues directly in the field.
- Communicate effectively with customers and clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and support project objectives.
What you bring
- Proven experience piloting various types of UAVs, including fixed-wing, VTOL, and quadcopters.
- Solid knowledge of UAV firmware and flight control systems.
- Hands-on experience with the technical inspection and pre-flight setup of drone platforms.
- A valid driver’s license (Category B) and comfort with frequent driving.
- Willingness to travel extensively both locally (South Moravian region and beyond) and internationally.
- Working proficiency in English.
- Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing weather or technical conditions.
Why join us
We aim to be a global company delivering complete space and drone missions.
As our UAV Test Pilot, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Fly cutting-edge fixed-wing UAVs play a key role in validating next-generation drone technologies.
- Spend your time in the field, not behind a desk, conducting real flight operations and testing missions.
- Work directly with engineers and developers, helping shape the future of our UAV platforms through hands-on feedback.
- Take ownership of flight-testing activities and become a critical part of the development process.
Hiring process
Intro call with HR (online)
An online introduction with HR where we share the basics about the role and the company, and align expectations on both sides.
Interview with HR Manager/Team leader
You’ll talk to the people you’d work with (including your future manager) and dive into the tech and how you think.
Get in Touch With us
Brno, Czech Republic
TeamEngineering
Employment typeFull - time
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