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FPV Drone Test Pilot & Field Test Operator

Confidential company · Munich · Posted Jul 15, 2026

Public summary

Seeking a hands-on FPV Drone Builder & Flight Test Specialist to support R&D by configuring flight controllers, tuning settings, and performing flight tests in a defense tech environment. Responsibilities include assembling, configuring, and flying FPV drones and prototypes, calibrating remote controls and video links, testing ground control software, developing test procedures, building test fixtures, and reporting results to the R&D team. Requires strong FPV experience with building, flying, tuning, and repairing drones, familiarity with Betaflight or similar software, attention to detail, and EU citizenship or eligibility for EU security clearance. Full-time onsite work and a Class B driver's license are also required. Nice to have coding or scripting skills and background in defense or drone operations. The position offers impactful work on UAV technologies, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven, international team.

Location and work setup

Location
Munich
Remote status
On-site
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Assemble, configure, and pilot FPV drones and prototypes; calibrate RC transmitters, receivers, and video links; test ground control software for autonomous systems; define and enhance test procedures, checklists, and documentation; build and maintain test setups and devices; report results and suggest improvements directly to the R&D team.

Qualifications

Strong hands-on FPV drone experience including building, flying, tuning, and repairing; proficiency with Betaflight or similar flight control software; good understanding of flight behavior and practical debugging; structured and reliable work approach; ability to provide clear, honest feedback; full-time availability onsite; EU citizenship or eligibility for EU security clearance; Driver's License Class B. Desired but not required: basic coding/scripting skills and experience in defense/security drone environments.

Skills

FPV drone building FPV flying Flight testing Betaflight software RC transmitter and receiver calibration Drone prototype setup Test procedure development Test documentation Driver's License Class B EU citizenship or security clearance eligibility