Drone Validation Test Pilot M/F

EagleNXT; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading drone technology company in Lausanne is looking for a Drone Validation Test Pilot. Candidates should possess over 3 years of UAV flight experience and a strong safety record. The role involves planning and executing flight tests, analyzing performance, and collaborating with various teams. Proficiency in French and English is required. This position supports product development and offers opportunities for on-site customer demonstrations.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of UAV flight experience.
• 1+ years of experience supporting UAS R&D programs.
• Knowledge of EASA UAS regulations (A2 certificate required).

Aufgaben

• Provide independent feedback on flight tests.
• Plan and document flight test activities.
• Analyze flight performance using proprietary applications.

Kenntnisse

UAV flight experience

Strong safety record

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of EASA UAS regulations

Proficiency in French and English

Jobbeschreibung

JOB SUMMARY

senseFly ("senseFly"), an EagleNXT company, develops and produces a proprietary line of eBee‑branded, high performance, fixed wing drones for professional use. Safe, ultra‑light and easy to use, these autonomous drones are utilized by thousands of customers around the world in agriculture, government, engineering, and construction, among other industry verticals to collect actionable aerial intelligence.

AgEagle is seeking an experienced Drone Validation Test Pilot at our senseFly location in Cheseaux‑sur‑Lausanne, Switzerland.

The ideal candidate is a safety‑focused, detail‑oriented professional skilled not only in drone operation, but in translating observed aircraft behavior into actionable insights to optimize senseFly’s full range of UAV and sensor products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Drone Validation Test Pilot’s primary responsibilities are to provide independent and objective feedback regarding:

• Flight Test Execution (est. 80%):
  • Plan, execute and document established flight test plans to support product development from early‑stage design concepts, validation campaigns through pre‑delivery sign‑off flights.
  • Collaborate with the R&D, Quality and Operations teams on the development of new flight test plans, validation protocols and acceptance criteria for senseFly’s current and future products.
  • Maintain an unwavering commitment to safety during all flight and bench test activity, including supporting the continued development of senseFly’s Safety Management and Emergency Response plans.
  • Become familiar with drone construction techniques to troubleshoot and perform authorized repairs and/or maintenance in the field.
  • Translate flight experience and customer feedback into recommended product updates.
  • Analyze flight performance using senseFly’s proprietary data logging applications.
  • Prepare written test reports and lead debrief sessions with R&D, Product Management and Operations at the conclusion of testing programs.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing the Pilot’s perspective on usability and reliability.
• Customer Support (est. 20%):
  • Able to interact with customers to support occasional demonstration flights field both on‑ and off‑site.
  • Assist in field incident reconstruction and analysis.
  • Assist with the development of new and the refinement of existing senseFly operator training material and technical support articles.
  • Communicate trends and common customer concerns to Product Management and Engineering along with recommendations for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ Years of UAV flight experience with a demonstrated strong safety record.
• 1+ Years of experience supporting UAS R&D programs, preferably for an OEM manufacturer.
• Knowledge of EASA UAS regulations (A2 certificate required), experience with STS, BVLOS Operations; US 107 license a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with a range of people including key customers, business managers, R&D engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Highly proficient in written and spoken French with business‑level English. German language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for test campaigns and customer demonstrations.

Application via our website only

About EagleNXT (NYSE American: UAVS)

EagleNXT and its wholly owned subsidiaries, MicaSense and senseFly, are actively engaged in designing and delivering best‑in‑class drones, sensors and software that solve important problems for our customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional‑grade, fixed‑winged drones and aerial imagery‑based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full stack drone solutions for customers worldwide in energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.eaglenxt.com.