Drone Test Pilot & R&D Flight Engineer — Brussels

Sphere Defense; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock Options Plan

Mobility Budget

32 days of holidays

Meal vouchers

Private Health insurance

Résumé du poste

Sphere Defense is seeking a highly motivated Drone Test Pilot to join our Brussels-based team. You will pilot and evaluate early UAS prototypes, assemble and test end-to-end with Lab and Engineering teams, and travel across Europe for demonstrations with governmental and industry stakeholders.

The role reports to the CTO and offers a comprehensive package including stock options, a mobility budget, and a 32-day holiday allowance, with English, Dutch, or French language skills valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, with hands-on FPV/VLOS piloting experience.
• Proven experience assembling and piloting RC models (fixed-wing, quadcopters).
• Minimum 150 hours of flight time with fixed-wing aircraft.
• Experience selecting components for jet- and electric-powered RC models.
• Knowledge of EASA flight safety regulations for UASs.

Responsabilités

• Pilot and evaluate early UAS prototypes for defense applications.
• Assemble and test prototypes end-to-end with Lab and Engineering teams.
• Travel across Europe for test campaigns and demonstrations.
• Mentor and grow the team when needed.

Connaissances

Drone Test Pilot

RC Flight Testing

Hands-on electronics

3D printing

Mentoring / teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Technical High School diploma

Outils

PX4 flight controller

Description du poste

Sphere Defense is seeking a highly motivated Drone Test Pilot to join our Brussels-based team. You will pilot and evaluate early UAS prototypes, assemble and test end-to-end with Lab and Engineering teams, and travel across Europe for demonstrations with governmental and industry stakeholders.

The role reports to the CTO and offers a comprehensive package including stock options, a mobility budget, and a 32-day holiday allowance, with English, Dutch, or French language skills valued.