UAS RC-Testpilot Entwicklungsflüge (All Genders)

Wels | DC1

Full-time

Permanent employee

What you can expect

As a UAS Test Pilot, you are the first person who truly puts our systems to the test —
literally.

In this role, you will:

Conduct experimental flight test campaigns to demonstrate that our UAS operate safely and reliably across their intended operational envelope.
Systematically expand the flight envelope of our systems, empirically validating calculated limitations and performance specifications through controlled, step-by-step flight testing.
Make go/no-go decisions during flight, exercising sound judgement and taking personal responsibility for safety without compromise.
Perform all required pre-flight and post-flight procedures, document findings, and prepare test reports.
Contribute to the development of Flight Manuals from the operator’s perspective, including procedures, limitations, and performance data.
Translate flight characteristics and pilot observations into structured engineering feedback for mechanical systems, avionics, flight controls, and mechatronics.
Identify, document, and report anomalies openly and without delay through our Just Culture reporting system. Honest feedback about what happens in flight is essential to maintaining and improving safety.

Your profile

Education: Technical education (HTL or equivalent) in aviation technology,
mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field. A university degree
in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable discipline
is an advantage, but not required.
Experience: Several years of rotary-wing RC/UAS flight experience, including
models with a rotor diameter of up to approximately 3 m. Experience in
developing or contributing to Flight Manuals is an advantage.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with the European regulatory framework
for unmanned aircraft systems, as well as applicable national regulations, is an
advantage.
Technical Skills: Strong ability to correlate subjective flight observations and
aircraft behaviour with measured and recorded flight-test data. A structured
and analytical approach to flight testing is essential.
Languages: Fluent German and English.

We offer

One of the most responsible flight roles in the European UAV industry - your in-flight decisions protect people and equipment
Direct influence on the certification readiness of our entire product family A team that takes Just Culture seriously - honest error reporting is protected, not punished Flexible work schedules, access to state-of-the-art testing infrastructure
Collaboration is our top priority. We're not looking for cogs in the machine, but rather individuals who enrich our team and whom we value as people.
We don't believe in silos. We celebrate successes together, learn from mistakes together, and support each other – always as equals.
Maximum flexibility regarding working time models and hours, available either as a permanent position or on a freelance basis.
Short decision-making processes and open doors are standard practice here. Your ideas won't get lost in bureaucracy; they'll be heard, discussed, and implemented.
The tech world never stands still, and neither will you. We support your personal and professional development (certifications, conferences, courses) with a dedicated budget and paid time off.

Collective agreement

For this position we offer a gross annual salary starting from € 55.356,00 on a full-time basis. Depending on your qualifications and experience, overpayment is a given for us.

About us

We are VectaCore. A European-owned technology company building unmanned systems (UxV's) for the air, water, and land. As a young company with a fast-growing team backed by the PIERER Digital Holding, we replace manual inspection, transport, and monitoring in industries like critical infrastructure and public safety. We do this because we believe the people who secure, protect, and build our world deserve uncompromising autonomy across every domain.