Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Quantum Systems

Gilching, Germany

As a Flight Test Engineer, you will be part of our System Testing and Prototyping team and a key function to put drones and overall systems through their paces and improve them in collaboration with development. With our world-class team, currently 8 team members, you will play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of drone technology.

You will work closely with stakeholders in software and hardware development to ensure our drones are delivered to customers "bug free". With a strong motivation to test products to their limits and beyond, you will support Quantum Systems in its mission to become the benchmark for aerial data collection solutions with unmanned aerial systems (sUAV).

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Plan and execute flight tests to evaluate the performance and functionality of our UAVs
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and ensure all necessary equipment is in working order
• Deal with error tickets to insure the high level of quality assurance
• Analyze flight data and provide detailed reports on test results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve any technical issues
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in UAV technology

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• You already have professional experience in the area of function assurance and/or operation of drones
• Knowledge in the field of surveying drones, photogrammetry and lidar data evaluation is an advantag
• You have good knowledge in the handling of drones or in the area of functional safety
• You are interested in drones, model aircraft construction, robotics or anything that flies
• Proficiency in using flight test equipment and software
• You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility forward independently
• Your open, communicative, friendly and competent manner makes it easy for you to be seen as an internal expert by your colleagues