Test & production · Ravelin · Glacis · Caisson
Flight Test Pilot, Uncrewed Aircraft
Fly Vaubren’s prototypes safely and turn every flight into data the engineers can use.
About Vaubren
Vaubren is a European defence technology company developing aircraft, command software, sensing and electronic warfare as one integrated system, with a person in command of every use of force. Our engineering team is based in Bulgaria, inside the European Union and NATO.
The role
You will fly Vaubren’s aircraft in test: a heavy-lift multirotor, a vertical take-off surveillance aircraft and an interceptor, all at prototype stage. The hard problem is flying new aircraft safely and repeatably, under the right permissions, and giving the engineers precise feedback after every flight.
Why this role
- Fly aircraft before anyone else has
- Your feedback goes straight into the design
- Work at the test range with the whole team
What you will do
- Fly planned test points on prototype aircraft, manually and in assisted and autonomous modes
- Prepare each flight: checklists, risk assessments, airspace permissions and range safety
- Maintain and repair the test fleet with the technicians
- Log every flight and report clearly what the aircraft did
- Help write operating procedures and train future operators
- Fly demonstrations for customers and partners
Qualifications
- Typically 3+ years flying drones professionally, including multirotor and fixed-wing or vertical take-off aircraft
- An EU remote pilot certificate (A2 or higher) and experience of operations in the specific category
- Strong manual flying skills without stabilisation aids
- A disciplined safety mindset and clear written reports
- A driving licence and willingness to travel to test sites
If you meet most of these points but not all, we still encourage you to apply.
Nice to have
- Experience flying prototypes or in flight test
- Military, police or emergency services drone experience
- First-person-view flying
- Ability to repair and tune aircraft
Working at Vaubren
- A full-time role in Bulgaria, inside the European Union and NATO
- Work across the whole system, from design review to field test
- Small teams with real ownership of their work
- Relocation discussed with each candidate
- Responsibilities, compensation and start date agreed in writing
How we hire
- 01
Application
Apply for a role or send an open application. Every application is reviewed by the team that is hiring.
- 02
First conversation
A call about your experience, the role and what you are looking for.
- 03
Technical interviews
A discussion of your past work and a practical problem drawn from the role.
- 04
Meet the team
Meet the people you would work with, in person in Bulgaria where possible.
- 05
Offer
Responsibilities, compensation and start date, agreed in writing.
Security and eligibility
Some roles involve work that is subject to security vetting and export control. Where a role requires it, we explain the process early, and an offer may depend on eligibility for national security clearance. You do not need a clearance to apply.
Vaubren is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone with the skills for the role, whatever their background. If you need an adjustment during the hiring process, tell us and we will make it.