Sr. Research and Development Engineer – Prototyping and Flight Testing

Role Overview

As a Research and Development Engineer, Prototyping and Flight Testing you will be actively involved in the assembly, modification, testing and flight validation of UAV prototypes. This role combines practical workshop-based work with flight field operations, ensuring that designs are physically realized, integrated and flight-verified.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and modify prototype UAVs in the workshop, including fabrication, fitting and repair of airframe components.
• Support mechanical fabrication tasks such as composite work, CNC, 3D printing, wiring, soldering and harness assembly.
• Plan and execute flight test campaigns for fixed-wing UAVs of 25 kg, including mission prep, field testing and pilot operation (manual and autonomous).
• Tune flight parameters (e.g. PID, failsafes, airspeeds) and configure autopilots (e.g. PX4, ArduPilot).
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware ...