Drone Test Pilot

As a Drone Test Pilot, you will be responsible for building, preparing, and testing the company’s aircraft prototypes, including fixed-wing drones, copters, and other unmanned aircraft. You will work on the structural and electrical/electronic aspects of aircraft construction, supporting prototype development from assembly through flight testing.

You will conduct maiden flights, endurance and range tests, and other flight trials in both segregated and non-segregated airspace, under VLOS and BVLOS conditions. The role also involves hands-on workshop activities, troubleshooting, and travelling to different test sites to support the development and validation of our systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Build, assemble, and prepare drone prototypes, including fixed-wing aircraft, copters, and other unmanned platforms.
• Work on the structural and electrical/electronic aspects of aircraft construction and integration.
• Conduct maiden flights, endurance and range tests, and other flight trials.
• Operate drones under VLOS and BVLOS conditions, in accordance with applicable regulations and permissions.
• Prepare aircraft, equipment, and test setups for flight activities.
• Support structural testing, troubleshooting, and prototype improvements.
• Perform workshop activities related to aircraft construction, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
• Travel to different test sites to conduct flight tests and support development activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to communicate test results, identify issues, and improve aircraft performance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of demonstrated drone piloting experience, including both fixed-wing aircraft and copters.
• Demonstrated FPV and visual flight experience.
• Strong understanding of aeronautics, drone systems, flight testing, and structural testing.
• EU drone pilot certificate A1/A3 (Dutch dronebewijs) is required. Additional qualifications, such as A2, STS-01, and STS-02, are an advantage.
• Dutch driving license is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in aeronautical and/or drone testing.
• Experience with workshop activities, including construction, prototyping, manufacturing processes, or workshop management.

Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong practical knowledge of drones and aircraft operations.
• Ownership of tasks and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
• Adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving technical challenges.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to clarify technical requirements with different stakeholders.
• Practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of electronics and electrical systems.
• Experience with 3D printing and composite construction.

Why KRUSH Labs?

Based in Eindhoven, KRUSH Labs is a privately owned R&D, engineering, and prototyping center where multidisciplinary teams develop next-generation solutions in advanced hardware, embedded systems, wireless communication, sensing, autonomous technologies, AI, and software.

We support the complete innovation journey, from research and proof of concept to rapid prototyping, system integration, validation, and manufacturing readiness. When a solution is proven, we help customers bridge the gap from prototype to pilot production and scalable manufacturing.

Join us to solve complex challenges, take ownership of meaningful work, and help turn ambitious ideas into technologies that make a real-world impact.