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FPV Drone Test Pilot & Field Test Operator

twentyfour-industries.jobs.personio.com · Munich

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About The Role

  • What we’re looking for
  • We are looking for a hands-on

FPV Drone Builder & Flight Test Specialist

to support our engineering team with flight testing, tuning, prototype setup, and test infrastructure. You will be a core part of our R&D process – configuring flight controllers, tuning Betaflight/PID gains, and ensuring stable, repeatable flight performance in a fast-moving defense tech environment.

Strong hands-on FPV experience is non-negotiable.

EU citizenship or eligibility for EU security clearance is required.

The day-to-day

Assemble, configure, and fly FPV drones and prototypes

Bind and calibrate RC transmitters, receivers, and video links

Test ground control software of autonomous systems

Define and improve test procedures, checklists, and documentation

Build and maintain test setups, fixtures, and supporting test devices

Report test results, learnings, and improvement ideas directly to the R&D team

You should apply if you

Have strong hands-on FPV experience – building, flying, tuning, and repairing

Are comfortable working in Betaflight or similar software

Have a good feel for flight behaviour and practical debugging

Work in a structured, tidy, and reliable way

Give clear, honest feedback when something doesn't work

Are available full-time and on-site

Hold EU citizenship or are eligible for EU security clearance

Drivers License class B

Nice to haves

Basic coding or scripting experience

Background in defense, security, or operational drone environments

What we offer

Real impact & ownership

Shape how UAVs are tested, tuned, and brought into production – with direct responsibility from day one.

Mission-driven environment

Work on technologies that matter for European security and sovereignty.

Competitive package

Competitive salary, EGYM Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.

Deep tech environment

Hands-on access to advanced UAV systems, lab facilities, and dedicated flying fields.

Grow fast

Mentorship from experienced drone engineers, steep learning curve, and real ownership from the start.

Startup mindset meets defence innovation

Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.

Strong team

International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.

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