UAV Test Pilot DeltaQuad

Dronewatch; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Flexible hours

Travel reimbursement

Pension plan

Team activities

Job summary

DeltaQuad is seeking a UAV Test Pilot to lead hands-on testing of our VTOL drones. You will prepare, conduct and analyse test flights, assess performance, and identify issues requiring further action.

You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Production to translate findings into concrete improvements, ensuring safe, compliant operations and robust, reliable UAV systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold EU drone pilot certificates A1, A2 and A3.
• Experience with UAV testing and flight data analysis.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute UAV test flights for system and performance validation.
• Test UAV functionality across flight phases, configurations and conditions.
• Perform functional checks and calibrations as part of test prep.
• Monitor aircraft behaviour during testing and identify deviations.
• Analyse flight logs, telemetry and test data to investigate findings.
• Troubleshoot and reproduce technical issues identified during testing.
• Document test results and observations clearly and consistently.
• Provide feedback to Engineering/Production and support follow-up testing.

Skills

EU drone certs

Job description

On a mission

At DeltaQuad, you’ll work on technology that truly matters. As a pioneer in long-range electric VTOL drones, we build robust platforms in collaboration with trusted partners, deployed worldwide across defence, agriculture, and inspection. Our drones are reliable, user-friendly, and built to perform in demanding environments.

We combine technical innovation with a pragmatic approach. What we do today determines where we’ll be tomorrow, and you’ll play a crucial role in that journey.

Our core values

• Partnerships: We grow together through long-term collaboration and shared success.
• Customer focus: We think and act based on our customers’ needs.
• Ownership: We take responsibility for what we do.
• Innovation: We seek smart, practical solutions that work.
• Excellence: We aim for quality and results.
• Team spirit: We build trust, foster growth, and enjoy together.

The role

As a UAV Test Pilot at DeltaQuad, you are responsible for testing and validating our UAV systems before they are ready for operational use.

Your focus is on structured, hands‑on testing. You prepare and conduct test flights, evaluate how our systems perform in different conditions and identify behaviour, deviations or technical issues that require further attention.

This means doing more than simply flying the aircraft. You understand what you are testing and why, closely observe how the system responds and use flight data, telemetry and your own observations to build a clear picture of its performance.

You work closely with Engineering and Production, providing them with practical and accurate feedback from testing. When something does not behave as expected, you investigate, reproduce the issue where possible and help determine what needs to happen next.

From VTOL and transition behaviour to flight stability, sensors and integrated systems, your testing helps us continuously improve the reliability, safety and performance of DeltaQuad UAVs.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare and execute UAV test flights for system and performance validation
• Test UAV functionality across different flight phases, configurations and operational conditions
• Perform functional checks and calibrations as part of test preparation and validation
• Monitor aircraft behaviour during testing and identify deviations or unexpected system behaviour
• Analyse flight logs, telemetry and other test data to investigate findings
• Troubleshoot and reproduce technical issues identified during testing
• Document test results, findings and observations clearly and consistently
• Provide practical feedback to Engineering and Production and support follow-up testing after changes or improvements
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of test procedures and protocols
• Ensure all flight testing is conducted safely and in accordance with operational procedures and applicable regulations

What you bring

• Valid EU drone pilot certificates A1, A2 and A3
• Practical experience operating UAVs and a strong interest in UAV technology and flight behaviour
• A technical mindset and the ability to understand how different UAV systems interact
• Experience with UAV testing, flight testing, robotics or similar technical systems is a strong plus
• Comfortable working with flight logs, telemetry and technical data, or motivated to develop these skills
• A structured approach to testing: you observe carefully, document accurately and don’t stop at “it works” or “it doesn’t”
• Strong troubleshooting skills and curiosity to understand why a system behaves the way it does
• Comfortable working hands‑on with UAV hardware and in outdoor test environments
• Able to communicate technical findings clearly to different teams
• Fluent in English

What we offer

• Coaching and professional growth opportunities
• 27 vacation days based on full-time employment
• 38-hour workweek with flexible working hours
• Travel reimbursement of €0.23/km or a fully covered NS Business Card
• Excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund
• Work in an innovative, high-tech environment with real-world impact
• Open, informal company culture where your ideas are valued
• Lunch provided by DeltaQuad, monthly team drinks and regular team activities