Flight Test Engineer

As a Flight Test Engineer, you will be a key part of our Flight Test Team, supporting the local manufacturing, testing, and operational validation of advanced drone systems in Romania. Together with our World-Class Team, you will play an empowering role in delivering systems for one of Romania's most significant defense procurement programs, with drone assembly taking place entirely in Romania under the European SAFE initiative. The Romanian production site will not only support local defense programs but will also contribute to fulfilling customer orders across Europe and support the delivery of mission-critical systems for Ukraine, reinforcing Quantum Systems' commitment to strengthening European security and defense capabilities.

As part of this strategic investment, Quantum Systems is rapidly expanding its presence in Romania and plans to hire up to 50 employees in 2026 and up to 150 employees in 2027. The Brasov site will become a key manufacturing and operational hub within our European production network, creating exciting opportunities for professionals who want to contribute to cutting-edge defense and autonomous technology programs.

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You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Flight Test, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Customer Operations teams to ensure that Quantum Systems' UAV platforms are tested, validated, and prepared for reliable operational use. Your mission will be to plan, execute, analyze, and document flight test activities while supporting the continuous improvement of our autonomous systems and contributing to the delivery of mission-critical solutions across Europe and Ukraine.

What is your Day-to-Day Mission:

• Plan, prepare, and execute UAV flight test activities in accordance with test plans, safety procedures, and operational requirements.

• Support the validation and verification of aircraft systems, payloads, software releases, and mission equipment.

• Prepare UAV platforms, ground control stations, payloads, batteries, and supporting equipment for flight test operations.

• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure safe and reliable test execution.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret flight data to evaluate system performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Document flight test results, technical findings, anomalies, and operational observations.

• Support troubleshooting activities and root cause analysis for flight-related technical issues.

• Collaborate with Engineering teams to validate design changes, software updates, and system improvements.

• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to support production acceptance testing and product readiness.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of test procedures, flight manuals, checklists, and operational documentation.

• Ensure compliance with aviation safety standards, company procedures, and local regulatory requirements.

• Support customer demonstrations, acceptance tests, and operational field activities when required.

• Drive continuous improvement of flight test processes, safety standards, and test efficiency.

What you bring to the team:

• Experience in flight testing, UAV operations, aerospace engineering, systems testing, or a similar technical environment.

• Strong understanding of UAV systems, aircraft performance, flight operations, and mission planning.

• Experience working with ground control stations, telemetry systems, payloads, and flight data analysis tools.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, test plans, system specifications, and operational procedures.

• Experience with validation, verification, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities.

• Understanding of aviation safety procedures, operational risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate flight data into clear technical conclusions.

• Hands-on technical skills and confidence working with complex hardware and software systems.

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and dynamic operational environments.

• Willingness to travel and support field testing or customer activities when required.

• Professional fluency in English.

• Romanian language

• Drone pilot certification, aviation license, or experience with fixed-wing UAVs is considered a plus.
  

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.
  

About us:

Quantum Systems develops advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI.

Quantum Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered aerial, ground, naval robotics, developing a family of smart systems that go far beyond traditional drones. Built on a foundation of in-house hardware, software and AI, our systems transform data into critical insights, empowering decision-making across security, defense and public safety, as well as for the commercial, industrial and GIS sectors. Our vertically integrated system with industry leading endurance, enable seamless interoperability and software interconnectivity. On-board AI powers multi-modality sensing, autonomous navigation, anti-jamming, swarm operations and more.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.